filing extension...again

[starfisht]

In April I filed an extension to October. At that time I paid my tax owed. So I do not believe I owe any tax. If I need more time, do I need to file for another extension? And does this answer also apply to NY state? (I also paid my NY tax and extended in April.)

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You only get one extension. October 17 is the final deadline. That applies to both federal and New York. But if you do not owe any tax, there is no penalty for filing late.

If you are using TurboTax Online, note that it will not be available after October 17. If you cannot finish by then, move your partially completed tax return to the CD/Download TurboTax software now.

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

There are no second extensions.  Your 2021 tax returns with extension are required to be filed on or before October 17, 2022 to avoid a late filing penalty if taxes are owed.  If your 2021 tax return has a tax refund you can file your 2021 tax return at any time on or before October 17, 2025 without penalty.

If you used the TurboTax Easy Extension to electronically file the extension request, Form 4868, and make the tax payment with the request, the payment should already entered on your tax return. Provided you used the same user ID for the 2021 online tax return as was used for the Easy Extension. You can check to see if the amount is on your tax return by clicking on Tax Tools on the left side of the screen. Then click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Then click on Preview my 1040.

The federal extension payment will be shown on Schedule 3 Line 10. The amount from Schedule 3 Part II Line 15 flows to Form 1040 Line 31

To enter, change or delete a payment made with an extension request (Federal, State, Local) -

• Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
• Click on Deductions and Credits
• Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
• Scroll down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid
• On Income Taxes Paid, click on the start or update button

On the next screen select the type of extension payment made and click on the start or update button

Or enter federal extension payment in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to federal extension payment

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How Do I Get a Second Extension on Taxes Beyond Six Months?

If the automatic six-month extension is still not enough time for you to file, how many tax extensions can you file? You can request an additional extension of time to file taxes beyond the six-month period, but you cannot ask for multiple tax extensions. To do so, you’ll need to include a letter explaining why you’re in need of an additional tax extension. Mail your letter to the address found on Form 4868 under the heading “Where to File”.

If the IRS doesn’t receive Form 4868 first, it will approve your request for an additional tax extension only in cases of undue hardship. If the IRS doesn’t approve your request, you’ll still have to file your return. That said, it’s a smart idea to submit your request early to allow yourself enough time to do so.