to file for an extension do i need to file 2 extensions: IRS and State extensions, and can I do it via Turbotax directly or do I need to go to state website?

[SabrinaD2]

Yes, you generally need to file two separate extensions: one for your federal taxes and one for your state taxes. Here’s how you can do it:

Federal Tax Extension

To file a federal tax extension, you need to submit Form 4868 to the IRS. This form gives you an automatic six-month extension to file your federal tax return

You can file this form directly through TurboTax:

• Use instructions at the TurboTax Easy Extension
• IRS Form 4868 Instructions

State Tax Extension

Each state has its own requirements for filing a tax extension. Some states offer automatic extensions, while others require you to file a specific form

TurboTax can help you file state extensions directly within the software for many states:

• Use instructions at the TurboTax State Extension Guide
• TurboTax Help Article on State Extensions

If your state requires a specific form, TurboTax will guide you through the process or provide a link to the state’s tax authority website where you can file the extension

[Michael Matthews]

i want to file for IRS and State Extension

[TomK2023]

What state?  If you file Form 4868 with the IRS requesting a six-month extension of time to file your federal tax return by October 15, 2025, some state returns will be automatically extended as well. 

Select your state from the list in the FAQ below to learn how to file your state extension.

TurboTax FAQ: How do I file an extension for my personal state taxes?

TurboTax FAQ: How do I file an IRS tax extension?