Tax extensions are rarely given out, and when they are given out, the cases are very extreme, such as injury or even death. My best advice is to try your hardest to complete them by the April deadline.
If you are due a refund it is not necessary to file for an extension to file your income tax return. An extension of time to file your income tax return is NOT an extension of time to pay any amount of income tax that would be due April 15 2010.
HOW DO I REQUEST AN EXTENSION TO FILE CALIFORNIA INCOME TAX RETURN
No, you cannot file a joint extension and then file separately. Once you file for an extension, you must either file jointly or separately with your spouse when you submit your tax return.
Yes, as long as you file the extension for your Federal return.
If you think that you may be late on getting your tax return in before the April deadline, file for an extension on taxes. It is easy to do and most of the time you will be granted an extension. However, you will need to get the tax papers in as soon as possible. A tax extension does not mean you have an extra year to finish your tax return. It only means that you have a short extension after April.
To file a tax extension you need to file form 4868 Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. This form can be obtained at your local post office or local library. To print from home you can find it online at irs.gov/formspubs.
Click on the below related link for the form 4868 and instructions.
Any time up tlll the due date. Remeber the extension is for filing th return, not paying the tax.
To file Form 7004, you need to complete the form with your business information, including the type of tax return you are extending and the reason for the extension. Then, submit the form to the IRS by the due date of your tax return.
You can file for federal income tax anytime before April 15th 2011, which is the last date for filing federal tax return. However, If you feel that you need more time for tax filing, then you have the option of tax extension. Tax extension grants you 6 months of extension for tax filing but that does not mean you get an extension on payment of taxes. You have to pay your taxes before April 15th deadline.
October 15th 2009
Form 4868