There are several reasons to apply for an extension on taxes. The Internal Revenue Service offers information on this and give all the requirements. The website with the information is http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf.
For individuals and families, the tax extension deadline is October 15, which gives you a 6 month extension of time to file your taxes from the April 15 tax deadline. You can file your extension online with an e-file provider like FileLater (http://filelater.com).
Yes, for U.S. federal income taxes and many states, you can file an extension online.
There are many online tax sites where you can go to file an extension. irs.gov is the best source for finding all the answers and help you need. turbotax.intuit.com is another excellent online source.
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.
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.
Here is some information on how to file a tax extension: http://taxes.about.com/od/preparingyourtaxes/ht/FileExtension.htm. Form 4868 should allow you to file an extension for up to 6 months after the original deadline.
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HOW DO I REQUEST AN EXTENSION TO FILE CALIFORNIA INCOME TAX RETURN
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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.
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.
Yes, as long as you file the extension for your Federal return.