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I filed for an extension and it is October 15. I am having trouble viewing my W2 and need at least another day or two. Is it possible to get another day extension?

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October 16, 2019
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No. There are no more extensions. Now you are just going to be late.

You have until midnight in your time zone on October 15, 2019 to e-file your 2018 tax return. After that, e-filing for 2018 will be shutting down, and a 2018 return will have to be printed, signed and mailed instead. The online software will also be shutting down, so if you are not finished preparing your 2018 return by then, you will have to download desktop software to a full PC or Mac to finish the return. If you e-file on October 15, and your e-file is rejected you will have until October 20 to fix it and re-file it.

When you requested your extension you were supposed to pay your estimated tax due. Did you enter the payment you made into your tax return? Go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Estimates and Other Taxes Paid>Other Income Taxes This will show up on line 17 of your Form 1040

Your extension gave you extra time to prepare your 2018 tax return documents. It did not give you extra time to pay. If you did not pay your estimated 2018 tax due by April 15, 2019 then when the IRS receives your 2018 return and your payment, they will calculate your penalty/interest and bill you later. TurboTax will not calculate the penalty or interest.

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drock246

Unfortunately, I found myself in the same position and the answer to that is that there are no more extensions available. The good news is that if you call the IRS and let them know your situation, they will put a note in your file and request a date that you can assure them that you will submit your taxes. They may even waive any fees and penalties if it is a first time occurence.

On a brighter note, if you do not owe any taxes i.e. taxes due, there is not much of an issue if you are few days late. You are essentially giving them an interest free loan. This is not recommended however as they have been tightening up on compliance. Make the call.