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How to file an extension ?

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March 28, 2022
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Can anyone tell me the step-by-step instructions for filing an extension? Do I have to fill out everything on TT and then click on "e-file extension"?

This is the first time I am doing an extension so I am not sure how to do it.

Thanks in advance!

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DoninGA

Employee

No, you do not have to complete the federal tax return before filing for an extension. However, if you have taxes owed on the federal tax return, those taxes have to be paid on or before April 18, 2022 to avoid a failure to pay penalty from the IRS. The taxes owed can be paid with the extension request.

Filing for an extension gives you until October 17, 2022 to file the federal return.

Go to this TurboTax website to e-file an extension request - https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions/

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eaglesfan22Author

Thanks for the reply. I have to file for an extension for Federal, NY and PA. I lived in PA while working for a NY employer so I am getting credits to PA for the taxes I paid to NY. So I calculated everything and filled out every forms needed. Now should I just click on "e-file extension"

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PattiF

Yes, the extensions will be sent when you click e-file extension.

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MayaD

Form 4868 gives you a six-month extension, for any reason, to file federal income tax returns.

You have until October 17, 2022 to file your taxes instead of the tax deadline (April 18, 2022). This does not give you more time to pay your taxes (if you owe), which are due on April 18. However, filing an extension will help you avoid a late-filing penalty.

Choose your product from the link below for step by step instructions:

How do I file an IRS extension (Form 4868)?

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scottjohnson277

Maya, have you read that BS page you referenced? Its worthless

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Jesse Davis

How do I file a extension on my taxes

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Jesse Davis

How do I file a extension on my taxes

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PattiF

The extension must be filed by April 18, 2022.

It isn't possible to file a post-deadline extension.

Keep in mind: An extension doesn't give you extra time to pay your taxes — but it will keep you from getting a late filing penalty. (You'll still owe interest if you pay after the deadline).

Open your return in TurboTax Online.
(To do this, sign in to TurboTax and select Pick up where you left off).
Select File an extension at the bottom of the column on the left side of the screen.
- If you don't see the File an extension button in Step 2 above, search for extend using your product's search function and select the Jump to link at the top of your search results.
Follow the on-screen instructions to e-file your extension.

Note: If you're paying additional taxes owed with direct debit, you'll need to provide your 2020 AGI for verification purposes (if you didn't file a 2020 return, enter 0 as your AGI).

If you don't have your AGI, or your extension gets rejected for the wrong AGI, here are 2 options:

Recommended: Pay your taxes at IRS Direct Pay (this also automatically gives you an extension).
Download and print Form 4868, fill it out, and get it postmarked before 11:59 p.m. on April 18. Payment and mailing instructions are on pages 3 and 4 of your printout.

If you filed prior to the deadline, but were rejected, you will likely have until April 22 to mail in your extension.

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djburge52

How do I file an extension for a tax return that has been rejected

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BillM223

It does not matter if your return was rejected on e-file, you can still extend it.

Please see https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions/
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/extensions/help/how-do-i-file-an-irs-extension-form-4868-in-turbotax-online/00/25999
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/extensions/help/do-i-need-to-file-a-state-extension-if-so-how-do-i-do-this/00/25693

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KevinNg131

Hey, I don’t know where do you live. But check with google. IRS and CA state offered an automatic extension until October 16, 2023. However, I don’t know why Turbo tax software didn’t inform that for us? Can we still e file after April 18, 2023?

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ee-ea

Employee

@KevinNg131

Imperial, Kern, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, and Sierra. Residents and businesses located in the above 7 counties are must file and pay by the normal established deadlines. This includes: Individuals whose tax returns and payments are due on April 18, 2023. All other counties are Oct 16.