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April 14, 2025
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Extension for stroke victims?

  • April 14, 2025
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Hello,

 

My son recently had a stroke and is unable to complete his 2024 taxes.  He usually obtains a refund.  Does someone need to file an extension for him or can he just complete his taxes when he's capable?

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    SharonD007
    April 14, 2025

    Yes, file an extension.

     

    The extension gives you until October 15, 2025 to file your taxes without getting a failure to file penalty.  You don't get extra time to pay your taxes so you must pay any taxes that you may have that are due by April 15, 2025 so you won't be assessed the failure to pay penalty.

     

    Refer to the TurboTax Help article How do I file an IRS tax extension?.  If you need to file a state extension, review the article How do I file an extension for my personal state taxes?

     

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