How to file an IRS tax extension: A step-by-step guide

If you need more time to do your taxes, you can file a tax extension. Almost anyone can file, regardless of income or reason, but there are key dates and implications to keep in mind. Here’s what you need to know. What is a tax extension? A tax extension is a request you file via an IRS form that extends the filing deadline for your tax return. Note that this extension applies to your tax paperwork, not your tax payment. Put another way: Although a tax extension extends the due date for filing tax retur ...