How do I file an extension for my 2022 taxes

If you're unable to complete your 2022 federal tax return by the tax deadline, you’ll first need to file an extension with the IRS to avoid potential late-filing penalties. 

• Filing an extension will allow you to push your deadline to October 16, 2023.

It’s important to keep in mind an extension only pushes back the due date for the filing of your tax documents. 

• It does not give you extra time to pay any taxes you may owe. 
• If you believe you will owe money this year, you’ll need to estimate the amount after filing for an extension and make a payment by the April filing deadline.

Option 1: E-file your federal tax extension in minutes with TurboTax Easy Extension

Using TurboTax Easy Extension, you can:

• E-file your federal extension
• Make a payment of any tax due directly from your checking or savings account
• Print a PDF copy of your e-filed extension
• Receive notifications when your extension has been accepted by the IRS
• Get easy instructions on how to file a state extension by mail

Note: Once your extension is approved, you’ll have until October 16, 2023 to file your return. If you’re expecting a refund, it will not be processed until once you have completed your tax filing. If you think you owe, the estimated amount of taxes due will need to be paid to the IRS by the April tax return filing due date.

Option 2: Print and mail your completed IRS extension form

If you’d rather mail your extension directly to the IRS, simply refer to IRS Form 4868: Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, complete and print the form, and send it to the IRS address for your state.

If you owe federal taxes, include your estimated payment with your Form 4868 and mail it—postmarked by April 18, 2023 to avoid any penalties or interest. Then complete and file your return on or before October 16, 2023.

Do you need to request a state tax extension?

State tax extension guidelines vary. To see detailed information about state extension filing deadlines and mailing addresses, select your state of interest from this state tax authority's website.

Remember, TurboTax Easy Extension can help you access the tax forms you need to file your state extension by mail.