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Taxpayers who don't owe tax or are owed a refund There's no penalty for filing after the April 15 deadline if a refund is due. However, taxpayers due a refund should still consider filing as soon as possible.
There is usually no penalty for filing your tax return late if you're owed a refund. But if you're required to file by law, you should still plan to submit your return as soon as possible. Also keep in mind that you typically have just three years to claim any tax refunds due to you.
You can get an automatic extension of time to file your tax return by filing Form 4868 electronically. You'll receive an electronic acknowledgment once you complete the transaction.
Individuals can complete IRS Form 4868 for a six-month extension. Most businesses can complete IRS Form 7004 for a six-month extension.
Can I get more time after the October deadline? Unfortunately, the tax filing extension deadline can't be extended beyond the October 15, 2025 deadline. That means if you still need to file for the 2024 tax year, this is your last chance to complete a tax return without failure to file interest and penalties.
Use Form 4768 to: Apply for an automatic 6-month extension of time to file Form 706, Form 706-A, Form 706-NA, or Form 706-QDT. Apply for a discretionary (additional) extension of time to file Form 706 (Part II of Form 4768).
Yes! You can still file your taxes for 2024, but you may not be able to avoid penalties. If you're getting a tax refund, you won't have to worry about being charged any penalties or interest. If you owe taxes, the two penalties mentioned above may apply.
Penalties for filing late can mount up at a rate of 5% of the amount of tax due for each month (or portion thereof) that you're late. If you're more than 60 days late, the minimum penalty is $100 or 100% of the tax due with the return, whichever is less.
In most cases, getting additional time to file your return is a simple process. You might qualify for an automatic extension of six months if: You're a calendar year taxpayer, and. You complete and submit Form 4868.