Get your taxes done using TurboTax

To apply for an extension for your federal tax return in your TurboTax program, you can do the following:

1. Click on the search icon in the upper right of your TurboTax screen
2. Type "extend" in your search box
3. Click on the link "Jump to extend"
4. Your screen will say "Applying for an Extension"
5. Answer "Yes" to the question "program,"
6. Select "Continue"
7. Follow the TurboTax screens and answer all of the follow-up questions

To apply for an extension for your state income tax return, you can use this link: How do I file an extension for my personal state taxes?

You can extend your tax return to October 15, 2025. A tax return extension gives you six more months to file, but you must still pay your taxes on time.
 

Your screens will look something like this:

Click here for How to File for an Extension of State Taxes

You can click this link federal tax extension to start an extension.

Click here for How to File a Tax Extension: A Step-By-Step Guide