It’s easy to extend your 2026 tax filing deadline to October, but don't ignore the April payment requirement.

Tax season is nearly done, which means last-minute filers are just beginning their sprint to submit their income-tax returns. Tuesday is Tax Day, the last day to pay any owed 2024 income taxes. It’s ...

Tax Day is just around the corner. The deadline to file your 2024 taxes is April 15, 2025. If you cannot complete your taxes by the deadline, you can request an automatic six-month extension to file ...

The difference between filing late and filing an extension can mean the difference between manageable interest charges and rapidly escalating penalties.

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Applying for a six-month extension is easy, but IRS rules still require you to make a proper estimate of the taxes you owe. A “zero extension” could cost you. Every year, millions of taxpayers file ...

If you're unable to file your 2024 federal income tax return by the standard deadline of April 15, 2025, you risk facing penalties and interest on any unpaid taxes. The traditional penalty for an ...

As Tax Day approaches, millions of Americans are preparing their returns, but missing the April 15 deadline could trigger a cascade of penalties and interest. For taxpayers who owe money, the ...

The IRS' Form 4868, "Application for Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return," is seen here. Credit - Robert D. Barnes—Getty Images The last day to file your taxes is fast ...

The official end of the 2024-2025 tax season is here. The last day for most U.S. taxpayers to file taxes is today, Tuesday, April 15, but Floridians automatically get a two-week extension, according ...