IRS Free File: Get an Extension on Your Taxes
Automatic Extensions and Estimated Tax Payments
Don't Miss the Deadline
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended the deadline for filing your taxes for the 2022 tax year. Individual tax filers, regardless of income, can now use IRS Free File to electronically request an automatic tax-filing extension.
Filing this form gives you until October 16, 2023, to file your 2022 federal income tax return. You can also pay all or part of your estimated income tax due and indicate that the payment is for an extension of time to file.
Three Ways to Request an Extension
There are three ways to request an automatic extension of time to file a US income tax return:
- Use the IRS Free File tool on the IRS website
- File Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
- Make a payment of estimated tax due and indicate on the payment that it is for an extension of time to file
Avoid Late Filing Penalties
Requesting an extension does not relieve you of your obligation to pay taxes that are due. You must pay any taxes you owe in full by April 18, 2023, to avoid penalties and interest. If you cannot pay your taxes in full, you can request an installment agreement with the IRS.
To avoid late filing penalties, file for an extension as soon as possible. The IRS recommends filing by March 15th to give yourself enough time for your return to be processed.
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