When is the tax extension deadline for individuals filing 2023 tax returns?
The tax filing deadline this year for individual tax returns is on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Monday, April 15, 2024 is also the deadline for requesting an automatic six-month extension to file your 2023 tax return. Keep in mind that this extension does not apply to tax payments. To avoid penalties and interest, you still need to estimate what you owe and make a payment when you file for an extension. If you are granted an extension (which is automatic if you meet the requirements), your extended deadline to file your 2023 tax return will be October 15, 2024.
Taxpayers in Maine or Massachusetts have until Wednesday, April 17, 2024 to file their return or extension due to the Patriot’s Day and Emancipation Day holidays.
Victims of recent severe storms in Connecticut, Maine, Michigan, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and West Virginia, may have postponed tax return, payment, and extension due dates.
How do I get a tax extension to file my 2023 taxes?
It is relatively simple to get an automatic six-month extension of time to file your 2023 federal income tax return with the IRS. However, understand that an extension of time to file your taxes does not give you an extension of time to pay your taxes. Those who are required to file on April 15, but need more time, can file for an extension to October 15, 2024. This extension only allows for the filing of returns by October 15, 2024, but payment of taxes owed is still due by April 15, 2024, to avoid penalties and interest.
You can request a filing extension at any point up until the tax filing deadline, which is April 15, 2024. There are a couple of ways to go about filing for an extension:
- Use the IRS Free File system to request an extension electronically.
- Download, print, complete, and return IRS Form 4868 (Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return).
- Ask your tax professional for help.
What relief is available for storm victims?
Connecticut, Maine, Michigan, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and West Virginia residents and businesses in counties impacted by recent storms, floodings, and power outages, may qualify for a postponement to June 17, 2024, to both file and pay their federal taxes. This postponement is automatically applied and based on the taxpayers address being located within the disaster areas.
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