If you are having trouble with TurboTax or don't want to use its extension process, you can rather easily file a Federal extension request electronically at the IRS website a couple of ways. If you need a state extension, you'd have to follow your state's instructions for their extension process (see FAQ below.)
- You can go to https://www.irs.gov/payments and after choosing a method, you can indicate that you are paying your expected taxes due toward a 2025 Form 1040, and for reason choose "extension", and you can pay directly from your bank account (or by debit/credit card.) Choose the correct tax year. When finished, print out your confirmation and save in your records.
- Or if you have an online IRS account, you can sign into your online account at the IRS and then go to the payments section to pay your expected taxes due. Again, you will be presented a form where you can choose you're paying toward your 2025 Form 1040 and "extension" as the reason for the payment.
NOTE: There is no fee for the above if you pay directly from your bank account. There are fees for credit and debit cards. The credit card fee can be hefty if your tax payment is large, so be careful. The debit card fee may be more reasonable, but check all that out if you plan to pay by card.
NOTE: If you also need to file for a state extension, see this FAQ for instructions for your state.
FAQ: How do I file an extension for my personal state taxes?
https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-extension/need-file-extension-person...
