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To get a federal extension, file Form 4868. It must be postmarked by April 15.
You should try to pay as much as possible with the extension. Any amount you don't pay will be charged interest. If you don't pay at least 90% of your tax by April 15, you will also pay a penalty of 0.5% per month or partial month.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf
Check your state instructions or web site for information about state extensions.
Remember, if you owe money, you must file your return or an extension on time. The penalty for filing a return late is TEN TIMES the penalty for not paying.
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Do you have to file an extension if no taxes are due?
No it is not necessary to file for an extension when no taxes are due or you would be due a refund.
Can you be penalized if you do not file your income taxes?
If you do not file your income taxes, you will owe the IRS 47.5% interest. For late filing, you will owe them 22.5% of the total and 25% if you don't file altogether.
What will happen if you file the current years taxes and owe for back taxes?
You will have to pay a fine. And pay all the money back that you owe.
How to Get an Extension for Taxes?
Every year, thousands of people find themselves unprepared to file their taxes. If you are one of them and simply fail to file your taxes, then you will have to face the wrath of the IRS. Instead of facing the wrath of the IRS, you should file a special form and receive a legal extension period for filing your taxes. You can file the Form 4868 and receive an automatic 6-month extension on the filing of your taxes. The only caveat with this option is that you must file for an extension by the due date set forth by the IRS.
When is the best time to file taxes if you owe the IRS?
April 15.
Do you have to file an extension if no taxes are due?
No it is not necessary to file for an extension when no taxes are due or you would be due a refund.
If you don't owe any taxes do you have to file for an extension just to file the paperwork after the April deadline?
No, you don't need to file an extension if you don't owe the IRS any money. You only need to file an extension if you need more time to pay. The current law is you have three years to file for a refund and after that you forfeit it to the IRS. The IRS does not charge penalties to people that are owed refunds even if they are filing after due date (usually April 15). Just make sure you file within the 3 years. But if you owe money, even if you file an extension, if you do NOT pay by April 15, then you will owe interest and penalties on the money you owe. The extension is form 4868 and can be filed online through IRS.gov e-file, or by mailing in the form. The extension is NOT an extension for time to PAY, it is just an extension for time to file. Even if you are owed a refund, the IRS says that you are "required" to file if you made over the standard deduction. But in all reality, if they owe you money, they don't want to see you get it. If they owe you money, they don't care when or if you file, but they do like to keep tabs on you. There will be no penalties.
Do you have to file taxes if you owe?
yes
Can you be penalized if you do not file your income taxes?
If you do not file your income taxes, you will owe the IRS 47.5% interest. For late filing, you will owe them 22.5% of the total and 25% if you don't file altogether.
File an Extension for State Taxes Too?
If you require an extension on the filing of your taxes, do not forget to file an extension for state taxes too. Of course, if you live in a state like Florida that does not have a personal income tax, then you will not need to worry about filing taxes at all. In a majority of other states filing an extension is essential. You may incur certain fees or expenses if you fail to file an extension for your state taxes. Be sure to research the requirements for your state on receiving an extension for the filing of state taxes.
Where can I get advice on file for extension on taxes?
Call CRA. There should be a toll free number on their site. They will be able to tell you whether or not you have grounds to file for an extension on your taxes.
What will happen if you file the current years taxes and owe for back taxes?
You will have to pay a fine. And pay all the money back that you owe.
How to Get an Extension for Taxes?
Every year, thousands of people find themselves unprepared to file their taxes. If you are one of them and simply fail to file your taxes, then you will have to face the wrath of the IRS. Instead of facing the wrath of the IRS, you should file a special form and receive a legal extension period for filing your taxes. You can file the Form 4868 and receive an automatic 6-month extension on the filing of your taxes. The only caveat with this option is that you must file for an extension by the due date set forth by the IRS.
When is the best time to file taxes if you owe the IRS?
April 15.
Why would you owe taxes?
As far as federal taxes owed for earning a wage in the United States; anyone who has made over $8000.00 on a tax year has to file a tax return an in most cases will owe taxes to the government.Earning wages will cause you to owe taxes.
Can you still file your taxes even if you owe the IRS?
The IRS definitely wants people who owe them money to file their taxes. Also note: today (as I type) is April 4th, so you are not yet late for 2013.
When is the last day to file your taxes with an extension?
It depends on the legislation of your country.
