Most taxpayers have until April 15 to document their government returns. Inhabitants in Maine and Massachusetts have until April 17 because of nearby occasions. In the event that you don't record on time, you chance getting slapped with a late-documenting as well as late-installment punishment.
However, in case you're missing key records, managing a sudden life occasion or essentially coming up short on time to complete your assessments by the due date, you can petition for a six-month expansion.
Whatever your reason, It’s a simple process to get those extra months. Here is what you need to do to give yourself the extra time you need.
File for an extension
You can e-file an extension for free using any of the Free File software offered by the major tax preparation companies. These often help you estimate your tax due so you can make a payment. You can also print out Form 4868 and send it in to the IRS address for your state by April 15.
Once the IRS approves your extension, you have until Oct. 15 to file your return.
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What about your tax refund?
If you expect a refund, you won't get it until after you file your tax returns and the IRS processes that return.
Paying the IRS
You still need to pay what you owe by April 15, even if you file for an extension. If you underestimate what you owe, you may end up paying interest on what you don’t pay by the deadline. If you pay less than 85 percent of the tax you owe, you’ll be charged a penalty of 0.5 percent of the underpayment every month until you pay the balance.
State extension
Each state has their own tax-filing extension rules. Check your state's tax authority website for more information.
If you’re abroad
You automatically get two extra months until June 15 to file your federal tax returns without submitting an IRS extension request for if you’re a U.S. citizen or resident alien and you live and work outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico.This also applies to military members serving outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
When you do file your return, include a statement that explains why you qualified for the later deadline.
If you can't file by the automatic two-month extension date, you can file a Form 4868 to request an additional extension to Oct. 15. You have until June 15 to file this form.
However, in case you're missing key records, managing a sudden life occasion or essentially coming up short on time to complete your assessments by the due date, you can petition for a six-month expansion.
Whatever your reason, It’s a simple process to get those extra months. Here is what you need to do to give yourself the extra time you need.
File for an extension
You can e-file an extension for free using any of the Free File software offered by the major tax preparation companies. These often help you estimate your tax due so you can make a payment. You can also print out Form 4868 and send it in to the IRS address for your state by April 15.
Once the IRS approves your extension, you have until Oct. 15 to file your return.
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What about your tax refund?
If you expect a refund, you won't get it until after you file your tax returns and the IRS processes that return.
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Paying the IRS
You still need to pay what you owe by April 15, even if you file for an extension. If you underestimate what you owe, you may end up paying interest on what you don’t pay by the deadline. If you pay less than 85 percent of the tax you owe, you’ll be charged a penalty of 0.5 percent of the underpayment every month until you pay the balance.
State extension
Each state has their own tax-filing extension rules. Check your state's tax authority website for more information.
If you’re abroad
You automatically get two extra months until June 15 to file your federal tax returns without submitting an IRS extension request for if you’re a U.S. citizen or resident alien and you live and work outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico.This also applies to military members serving outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
When you do file your return, include a statement that explains why you qualified for the later deadline.
If you can't file by the automatic two-month extension date, you can file a Form 4868 to request an additional extension to Oct. 15. You have until June 15 to file this form.
By Janna Herron at USA TODAY
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