The option to prepare an extension appears in Other Tax Forms under Other Tax Situations in both TurboTax Online and TurboTax Desktop. In TurboTax Online, the program links to the easy-extension website, whereas in Desktop, it prepares the extension form for printing.
Anyone who files for an extension is required to pay any estimated taxes due by the due date of the return. The extension is only to allow you to file up to 6 months after the deadline and not be assessed a late filing penalty. It doesn't extend the time to pay your tax. By filing your return on time, including extensions, you can avoid the penalty for late filing. Filing timely does not stop interest from accruing on any unpaid balance.
In completing the extension for another person, you can indicate that the payment is being made by check or other option where prompted. Each person whose extension is being prepared is responsible for their own payment. The IRS asks for additional information about the payer on the DirectPay website in order to help prevent identity theft.
See this TurboTax help article for more information about extensions.
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