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posted May 31, 2019 5:44:43 PM

It appears that I missed the deadline of June 15 to file my federal taxes as an US Expat. What are my options now? Can I get an extension? If yes, please advise how?

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 5:44:45 PM

It is too late to file an extension. You just file as soon as you can. The late filing penalty is a % of the tax due; so there is no penalty for filing late if you are getting a refund. If you are still unable to file, you can make a payment of your best estimate to stop the penalty from accruing. Use voucher form 1040-V (not form 1040-ES) to make the payment*.

*When entering the payment in TurboTax, with your filing, enter it as a payment made with extension, not an estimated payment.

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 5:44:45 PM

It is too late to file an extension. You just file as soon as you can. The late filing penalty is a % of the tax due; so there is no penalty for filing late if you are getting a refund. If you are still unable to file, you can make a payment of your best estimate to stop the penalty from accruing. Use voucher form 1040-V (not form 1040-ES) to make the payment*.

*When entering the payment in TurboTax, with your filing, enter it as a payment made with extension, not an estimated payment.