IRS alerts taxpayers with extensions on eligibility, payment rules, and potential delays for refunds in 2025 filing season.

The IRS is strict about getting your taxes on time. However, refunds might take a while. This year, as of August 2025, the ...

Individual taxpayers can use Form 4868 Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. Make sure you pay any taxes owed before the deadline to avoid possible ...

This extension applies to various commonly used forms, including Form 1065 and Form 1120-S, whose original deadline is March 15, and Form 1120 and Form 1041, whose original deadline is April 15.

Anyone who fills out and turns in Form 4868 (which can be filed electronically using IRS Free File) by the tax filing deadline of April 15, 2025, automatically receives a six-month extension for ...

How to file an income tax extension There are two methods to request an income tax extension: Mail Form 4868 or make a (partial) tax payment electronically. In either case, the IRS states you must ...

Option 1: File Form 4868 The official way to request an extension is by submitting IRS Form 4868, "Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return." ...

TaxZerone, an IRS-authorized e-file service provider. Individuals can now get an extension to file their personal tax return, Form 1040, with TaxZerone's affordable and user-friendly platform ...

For state income tax returns, Michigan taxpayers would need to file Form 4, which is an application for extension, or submit a copy of the U.S. Form 4868 to the state, according to Ron Leix, a ...

You can get a list of these services by typing “file form 4868 for free” in your online search engine. You also can access these e-file services through the IRS Free File page.

This form asks for basic information, such as your name, address, Social Security number and estimated tax liability. Estimate your taxes: Along with Form 4868, you’ll need to estimate how much ...