to file for an extension do i need to file 2 extensions: IRS and State extensions, and can I do it via Turbotax directly or do I need to go to state website?

Yes, you generally need to file two separate extensions: one for your federal taxes and one for your state taxes. Here’s how you can do it:

Federal Tax Extension

To file a federal tax extension, you need to submit Form 4868 to the IRS. This form gives you an automatic six-month extension to file your federal tax return

You can file this form directly through TurboTax:

• Use instructions at the TurboTax Easy Extension
• IRS Form 4868 Instructions

State Tax Extension

Each state has its own requirements for filing a tax extension. Some states offer automatic extensions, while others require you to file a specific form

TurboTax can help you file state extensions directly within the software for many states:

• Use instructions at the TurboTax State Extension Guide
• TurboTax Help Article on State Extensions

If your state requires a specific form, TurboTax will guide you through the process or provide a link to the state’s tax authority website where you can file the extension

i want to file for IRS and State Extension