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New Member
posted Jun 1, 2019 11:42:34 AM

If I included my spouse in my extension, does she need to also file her own extension?

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New Member
Jun 1, 2019 11:42:36 AM

If you're filing a joint return, you don't have to file separate requests for extension. 


https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/tax-extensions/how-to-file-for-an-extension-of-state-taxes/L6FmvMk8E

New Member
Jun 1, 2019 11:42:38 AM

Thank you for your response. Does that apply to federal extensions too? The link above refers to state extensions, so I just want to be sure.

New Member
Jun 1, 2019 11:42:39 AM

It does apply to federal extensions too, you'll see that Form 4868 has a spot for your SSN (Box 2) and a spot for your partner/spouse (Box 3).

<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf</a>  

New Member
Jun 1, 2019 11:42:40 AM

Thanks so much!