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posted Jan 12, 2020 9:38:47 AM

Could someone please provide a link to where I can file for an extension on my 2020 taxes and how early can I apply?

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Level 15
Jan 12, 2020 9:41:39 AM

It is not your "2020" tax return-- it is your 2019 tax return.

 

The forms to request an extension do not usually become available until sometime in March.  Why do you need to request an extension so early?  You can go on the IRS site and get the paper form to mail in later.

 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf

Level 15
Jan 12, 2020 9:42:48 AM

An extension request for your 2019 tax return has to be completed and mailed to the IRS using Form 4868 - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf

 

The request gives you a six month extension to file the 2019 tax return on or before October 15, 2020.  It does NOT give you an extension to pay any taxes owed.  Any federal taxes owed have to be paid on or before April, 15, 2020 to avoid failure to pay penalties.

Level 15
Jan 12, 2020 10:14:30 AM

If you expect to have a balance due, you can also make a payment of your expected balance due by using IRS Direct Pay which will simultaneously request the extension.  This will make it unnecessary to actually mail Form 4868.

 

https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay

 

If you need to also request a filing extension for your state taxes, you would do that separately with your state.

 

 

Not applicable
Jan 12, 2020 10:14:52 AM

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/extension-of-time-to-file-your-tax-return

 

 

kind of early since returns aren't due until 4/15/2020