You'll be able to file an extension thru TurboTax by following these
steps:
- Click on the Federal
Taxes tab
- Click on the Other Tax
Situations subtab
- Scroll down to Other
Tax Forms
- Select File An
Extension
The important thing to remember about extensions is that they only extend
your time to file the return. If you owe money, then the IRS
and states expect you to pay by the normal tax deadline -- there's no
extension for paying. So if you're filing an extension and you believe
you'll owe, then you'll want to mail a check to the IRS or state.
On the other hand, If you normally receive a refund, and you don't
anticipate any change, then you don't need to send payment.
In regard to your state return: Some states will piggyback off the
federal extension, so there's no additional state form to file. Other
states require you to submit their own extension forms. TurboTax
will walk you thru the state extension as well as the federal process to ensure
you follow the requirements of your state.
If you're curious about your particular state, here's a list of extension
requirements by state: https://www.irs.com/articles/state-tax-extension-information
