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How do I file an extension?

Forum|Forum|5 years ago
May 18, 2021
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How do I file an extension?

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Turbo Tax will walk you through the process for filing an extension.

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You can do it from within TurboTax or can do it online. Note that you have to estimate your taxes owed or refund (and pay any estimated taxes due). See the link below:

TurboTax® Easy Tax Extension, File a Free IRS Tax Extension for Federal Taxes (intuit.com)

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You can file an extension within the program itself.

Log back into your TurboTax account and go to the federal section
Select Other Tax Situations at the top of the screen
Scroll down to Other Tax Forms
Select File an Extension
Proceed to answer the questions and follow the prompts to file your extension and make your tax payments

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Please note, even though you file an extension, any taxes due should be paid by the due date to avoid any late filing penalties or interest.

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