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I'm trying to apply for an extension but when I click on the "Easy Extension" option, I get a prompt that says the deadline for this is past. What's going on?

 
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I'm trying to apply for an extension but when I click on the "Easy Extension" option, I get a prompt that says the deadline for this is past. What's going on?

TurboTax Easy Extension is not available yet for 2019, that is why you are getting that message.   I believe it will be available soon.  You can keep checking if you want to use TurboTax Easy Extension.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions/

 

You can go through your TurboTax program & fill in the form & mail it in.

How do I file an IRS extension (Form 4868) in TurboTax Online?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/extensions/help/how-do-i-file-an-irs-extension-form-4868-in-turbot...

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I'm trying to apply for an extension but when I click on the "Easy Extension" option, I get a prompt that says the deadline for this is past. What's going on?

TurboTax Easy Extension is not available yet for 2019, that is why you are getting that message.   I believe it will be available soon.  You can keep checking if you want to use TurboTax Easy Extension.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions/

 

You can go through your TurboTax program & fill in the form & mail it in.

How do I file an IRS extension (Form 4868) in TurboTax Online?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/extensions/help/how-do-i-file-an-irs-extension-form-4868-in-turbot...

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