How do I file an extension for my federal return?

[katheryn_picard]

I've been notified that I overpaid Social Security taxes from one of my employers and need a W2. I imagine the updated W2 won't make it to me by the deadline.

[MatthewS1]

An IRS extension gives you until October 16 to file, but it doesn't give you until October to pay your taxes. Those are still due by midnight, April 18.

Here's 5 different ways to file your federal extension:

1. Make a payment to the IRS and select Form 4868 as the payment type.
2. Sign in to TurboTax, then select MyTurboTax > Easy Extension.

• On mobile devices, tap in the upper-left corner to access the MyTurboTax menu.

Search for extend inside your program, then click or tap the "Jump to extend" link.

Go directly to our Easy Extension website to e-file your extension.

Download and print Form 4868, fill it out, and mail it before midnight April 18. Complete mailing instructions are on the printout.

Click or tap for info about state extensions.