You will get an email from TurboTax when your extension is accepted. You can also go to the
TurboTax Check Your E-File Status website for the status of the e-filed extension. If the extension was received and accepted, there will be date/time stamps when it was received and accepted.
Easy options for filing an extension
Option 1: E-file your federal tax extension in minutes with TurboTax Easy Extension
Using TurboTax Easy Extension, you can:
- E-file your federal extension
- Make a payment of any tax due directly from your checking or savings account
- Print a PDF copy of your e-filed extension
- Receive notifications when your extension has been accepted by the IRS
- Get easy instructions on how to file a state extension by mail
Note: Once your extension is approved, you’ll have until October 15, 2019 to file your return. If you’re expecting a refund, it will not be processed until once you have completed your tax filing. If you think you owe, all estimated taxes will need to be paid to the IRS by April 15, 2019.
Option 2: Print and mail your completed IRS extension form
If you’d rather mail your extension directly to the IRS, simply refer to IRS Form 4868: Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, complete and print the form, and send it to the IRS address for your state.
If you owe federal taxes, include your estimated payment with your Form 4868 and mail it—postmarked by April 15, 2019 to avoid any penalties or interest. Then complete and file your return on or before October 15, 2019.
