To apply for an extension for your federal tax return in your TurboTax program, you can do the following:
- Click on the search icon in the upper right of your TurboTax screen
- Type "extend" in your search box
- Click on the link "Jump to extend"
- Your screen will say "Applying for an Extension"
- Answer "Yes" to the question "program,"
- Select "Continue"
- Follow the TurboTax screens and answer all of the follow-up questions
To apply for an extension for your state income tax return, you can use this link: How do I file an extension for my personal state taxes?
You can extend your tax return to October 15, 2025. A tax return extension gives you six more months to file, but you must still pay your taxes on time.
Your screens will look something like this:


Click here for How to File for an Extension of State Taxes
You can click this link federal tax extension to start an extension.
Click here for How to File a Tax Extension: A Step-By-Step Guide
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