A tax extension is an approved extension for the date to submit your income taxes. In order to get a tax return extension, you are required to complete an application with the IRS which can be found here:http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf"
You can go to irs.gov and apply for your tax return extension. You can also go to your banking institution and have them use their repayment calculator as well.
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.
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.
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.
Form 4868
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.
HOW DO I REQUEST AN EXTENSION TO FILE CALIFORNIA INCOME TAX RETURN
Extensions for filing your income tax return are due by the date that your return is due. Returns reporting 2009 income are due by April 15, 2010 in your tax year ended on December 31. To request an extension, you need to file Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Income Tax Return. But an extension of time doesn't grant an extension of time to pay your tax liability. If you owe taxes, they're considered due this year by April 15.
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.
If you put off filing your taxes during the year, there is a tax extension form that you can fill out. The tax extension form is for those who may need more time to complete their tax return due to health concerns or just lack of paperwork. There is no charge for the filing of the extension, but you should know that the IRS will probably look at your return more carefully to be sure there are no discrepancies.
Yes, as long as you file the extension for your Federal return.