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Can I file an extension after October 15th?

NO.  This is the filing deadline--tonight at  midnight--for an extension you had to request no later than April 15, 2019.  There are no more extensions.

Your extension gave you extra time to prepare your 2018 tax return documents.  It did not give you extra time to pay.  If you did not pay your estimated 2018 tax due by April 15, 2019 then when the IRS receives your 2018 return and your payment, they will calculate your penalty/interest and bill you later.  TurboTax will not calculate the penalty or interest.

 

You have until October 15, 2019 to e-file your 2018 tax return.  After that, e-filing for 2018 will be shutting down, and a 2018 return will have to be printed, signed and mailed instead.  The online software will also be shutting down, so if you are not finished preparing your 2018 return by then, you will have to download desktop software to a full PC or Mac to finish the return.  If you e-file on October 15, and your e-file is rejected you will have until October 20 to fix it and re-file it.

 

 

When you requested your extension you were supposed to pay your estimated tax due.  Did you enter the payment you made into your tax return?  Go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Estimates and Other Taxes Paid>Other Income Taxes  This will show up on line 17 of your Form 1040

 

 

 

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

Can I file an extension after October 15th?

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Can I file an extension after October 15th?

I’m filing an extension for 2020 filing

Can I file an extension after October 15th?

@Leighstevenson Sorry there are no additional extensions.   If you requested an extension for 2020 you have until midnight tonight to file a timely return.   If you are getting a refund or do not owe, you have three years to file without an extension.   If you owe tax due your estimated amount was supposed to be paid by May 17, 2021 and any remaining balance is due with the return you should file by tonight.

 

After midnight you will not be able to e-file a 2020 return.   If you have not finished preparing your return you will need to download the desktop (CD/download) software in order to finish the 2020 return and it will have to be printed, signed and mailed.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
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