Fill out IRS extension Form 4868 Reviewed by Lea D. Uradu Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Taxpayers unable to file their federal income tax return by the filing deadline can apply for an extension ...

Now is the time to start preparing for the next tax season. Begin by marking these dates on your calendar today.

If your extension was rejected ... 2) Use the worksheet in IRS Form 1040-ES and guess high. It's better to overpay and get a refund later than to underpay and owe even more.

Over 1 million Americans were eligible for a $1,400 stimulus check by December 2024. The IRS extended the opportunity to claim this relief for those who filed their 2021 tax returns.

The IRS has issued a crucial reminder ... Those in disaster areas can also file for an extension between April 15 and May 1, 2025, using Form 4868, but these requests must be submitted on paper.

Here's what else to know about tax deadlines this year, hunting down a tax return, and more ... anyone who needs a tax filing extension beyond September 25 can get one by submitting a paper request ...

A copy of this form will be sent to the ... your taxes late and without an extension. The Failure to File penalty applies if you don't file your tax return by the due date.