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April 17, 2025
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I want to file an extension but not an "easy extension". I want to file and mail it in with my payment by May 1, 2025. I am a Florida resident. How to update my return?

  • April 17, 2025
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If I create, print and file a paper 4868, how do I include it in my Federal return when I file in the fall?

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    April 17, 2025

    When you finish your return to file it by the due date after filing an extension, the main thing you need to take into account is any payment that was made with the extension.  

     

    To enter the payment that was made with your extension you will go to Deductions and Credits > Estimates and Other Taxes Paid > Other Income Taxes then click Start or Update.  Next click Start or Update beside Payment with 2024 Federal Extension to enter the payment that you made when you file your extension.  

     

    This will update your return to include the extension payment so that your remaining refund or balance due takes that amount into account.

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    April 17, 2025

    Hello! Since I am entitled to file for an extension up to May 1, 2025, will TurboTax allow me to put "05/01/2025" on my payment with Form 4868 or will TurboTax erroneously calculate a late payment penalty and interest or should I enter 04/15/2025 instead of 05/01/2025 to get the correct calculations? I am skeptical about this "corner case" for filing my extension on May 1, 2025 and NOT having TurboTax calculate any penalty and interest for late payhment. TIA! 

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    April 17, 2025

    @Bobgolf49r wrote:

    Hello! Since I am entitled to file for an extension up to May 1, 2025, will TurboTax allow me to put "05/01/2025" on my payment with Form 4868 or will TurboTax erroneously calculate a late payment penalty and interest or should I enter 04/15/2025 instead of 05/01/2025 to get the correct calculations? I am skeptical about this "corner case" for filing my extension on May 1, 2025 and NOT having TurboTax calculate any penalty and interest for late payhment. TIA! 


    Why do you believe you are entitled to request an extension after April 15?