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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.
You will automatically be granted an extension of six months from your due date IF you timely requested an extension for federal income tax purposes. For calendar year filers the extension will be to November 15th. No paper or electronic extension form needs to be filed to obtain the automatic extension.
Cons of filing a tax extension If your estimate is not correct and you owe taxes when you file your return on October 15, you will owe penalty and interest charges. ing to the IRS, as of 2023, the interest rate is currently 7% compounded daily.
More In Help. You may request up to an additional 6 months to file your U.S. individual income tax return. There are three ways to request an automatic extension of time to file your return. You must request the extension of time to file by the regular due date of your return to avoid the penalty for filing late.
Due Date - Individual Returns - April 15, or the same as the IRS. Extensions - California has an automatic six-month extension to file an individual tax return. No form is required to request an extension.
We give you an automatic 6-month extension to file your return. You must file by the deadline to avoid a late filing penalty.
File Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. You can file by mail, online with an IRS e-filing partner or through a tax professional.