The best tax software will let you file a federal income tax extension to give yourself six more months to finish your taxes.

A tax extension gives you up to six additional months to file your tax return. The deadline to file for an extension for a 2025 tax return is April 15, 2026. If approved, you will ...

Can't file your taxes by the April 15 deadline? Here's what the IRS says about penalties, extensions and refund timing after April 15.

You can file an IRS tax extension by April 15 if you need more time on your taxes. Here are some free options.

As April 15 approaches, the IRS reminds filers that extensions delay paperwork only, not the tax bill.

The April 15 tax deadline is here, but you can get an automatic extension to file until Oct. 15. Here's how.

Running out of time to file your taxes? Here's how to get an extension and avoid late-filing penalties.

Need more time to file your 2025 tax return? Request an IRS extension before April 15 to avoid a late-filing penalty of up to 25% of unpaid taxes.