Millions of people file every year for an automatic tax-filing extension beyond the original April deadline. By mid-May, more than 142 million taxpayers had filed returns, according to the IRS.

How to File a Tax Extension originally appeared on usnews.com Update 04/11/25: This story was published at an earlier date and has been updated with new information.

Requesting an extension allows people to file taxes after the April 15 deadline. An extension does not mean extending the date when taxes are owed or a break on tax liability.

If you file a return but fail to pay any taxes you owe, or if you get an extension, you typically face a much smaller monthly penalty of 0.5% of any unpaid amount.

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Taxpayers have until the end of the night Monday to meet the IRS deadline for filing a late tax return. Those who miss the deadline and requested an extension to file their 2022 tax return could ...

How do you file a tax extension? Before filing an extension, a taxpayer can check to see if he or she qualifies for an automatic extension.

The clock is ticking. If you filed a tax extension back in April, the final tax deadline is quickly approaching. You have to file your 2022 taxes by Monday, Oct. 16.

How do I request an extension to file taxes with the state of Indiana? You can request an extension to file your state tax returns at the Indiana DOR's website.