I need to file an extension on a return I've already started. I live in TN, but have a rental property in CA. How do I file an extension for Federal, TN and CA?

[cereza58]

I need to be certain that I file for a needed filing extension properly.  I need to extend my federal tax return.  I live and earned income from a job only in TN.  HOWEVER, I do earn income from a rental property in CA.  I assume I need to file extensions for Federal, TN and CA.  I don't see how to do that.   Can you please advise what I need to do in order to properly extend my tax return filing for Federal, TN and CA(I assume I need to extend CA since I have rental income for a property there)?

[DPatel]

There is no extra fee to file an extension, but the extension is only to file the return, not to pay. If you don't pay your taxes due by 04/15/2019, you are subject to a penalty. So you should make a payment with your extension if you think you will owe.

To file an extension, go to https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/extension-of-time-to-file-your-tax-return.

[cereza58]

I understand there is no fee to file.  I don't expect to owe federal or either state.  Will filing the request for the extension automatically apply to federal, TN and CA?  

[DPatel]

Here is CA extension information: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/automatic-extension.shtml">https://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/aut...>
Here is TN extension information: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.tn.gov/revenue/taxes/hall-income-tax/forms.html">https://www.tn.gov/revenue/taxes/hall-i...>

[cereza58]

Thank you!