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mdbambo95
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I am deployed and i need to hold off on my tax return. How do i go about doing that?

 
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I am deployed and i need to hold off on my tax return. How do i go about doing that?

If you are living overseas, you have an automatic 2 month extension (to June 15).  But to use this, you must file by mail, and attach a written explanation.   Or, you can request an automatic 6 month extension which applies to everyone.  That will give you until October 15, and you can e-file. You must apply for the extension before April 15.  You can apply online, but the function is not turned on yet in Turbotax (usually turned on sometime in March).  Or you can mail a paper application. 

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/extension-of-time-to-file-your-tax-return

DawnC
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I am deployed and i need to hold off on my tax return. How do i go about doing that?

Some members of the military, such as those who serve in a combat zone, can postpone some tax deadlines. If this applies to you, you can get automatic extensions of time to file your tax return and to pay your taxes.    Tax returns are generally due 04/15 each year for the previous tax year, and you can request an extension, usually in March.  

 

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