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In this video I do a complete tax extension walkthrough right here on my screen that you can easily follow along with to make sure you get your IRS extension filed on time today.  I show you how to file a tax extension online in TurboTax as well as how to file a tax extension using Form 4868.  The tax extension deadline is April 18, 2022, for your 2020 Form 1041.  So if you haven't filed your 2021 tax return yet, file your extension by April 18 or else you may be assessed a late filing penalty!\n\nIRS Tax Relief:\n\u27a1\ufe0f Do you owe the IRS more than $10,000 in back taxes?  Call 866-8000-TAX to schedule a FREE tax relief consultation!  Or fill out the form at https:\/\/choicetaxrelief.com\/free-tax-relief-consultation\/\n\nTax Extension Links:\n\u27a1\ufe0f TurboTax: https:\/\/moneydoneright.com\/turbotax\n\u27a1\ufe0f Form 4868: https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f4868.pdf\n\nOther Tax Videos:\n\u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLHmwDU0qD1fj-M4BenbVjOtxRBhHJBVno\n\nTable of Contents:\n0:00 It's Tax Season!\n1:28 How to File an Extension Using TurboTax\n13:34 How to File an Extension Using Form 4868\n16:51 State Tax Extensions\n\n#tax #taxes 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TurboTax — pros, cons, and everything in-between.Table of ContentsToggleHow to File a Tax Extension VideoWhat Is a Tax Extension?How to File a Tax ExtensionFrequently Asked QuestionsHow to File a Tax Extension VideoWhat Is a Tax Extension?Every year, I run into people who are confused on what a tax extension does and what it doesn’t, so here are the basics.A tax extension is an extension of time to file your tax return.A tax extension is a request you make to the IRS to give you an additional six months to file your federal tax return.So if your tax return is normally due on April 15, filing an extension would extend the due date to October 15.Note that while your extension form is technically a “request” for an extension, it’s a request that the IRS automatically grants without notice.So as long as you’ve successfully filed your extension, you’re good to go.\u00a0 You don’t need to sit around waiting for a letter from the IRS letting you know that your tax return has been extended.A tax extension is not an extension of time to pay your taxes.Extension or not, you still have to pay all the taxes you owe by April 18,Remember, your tax extension is simply an extension of time to file your tax return, not an extension of time to pay your taxes.So run your estimated numbers through your tax software to see an estimate of what you still owe (taking into account estimated tax payments you’ve made) and make sure you pay this amount by April 18.Note, though, that even if you don’t pay your taxes by April 18, the IRS will still grant your extension, but it may assess penalties and interest for not paying.How to File a Tax ExtensionTo file a tax extension in 2022, you need to file Form 4868 with the IRS before your tax return due date (for most individual taxpayers, this is April 18.As with most tax forms, you can either file your extension online — and there are two ways to file online — or via mail.Option 1: File your extension using your tax software.Chances are, your tax software can file your extension for free.This is by far the easiest option because tax software programs are made to be intuitive and as easy as possible for you to utilize.Option 2: File your extension using IRS Free File.Not sure which tax software you want to use yet?No problem — the IRS has you covered.Mosey on over to IRS Free File to file your extension there.Option 3: Mail in your extension.Maybe you’re more of the pen-and-paper type and want to mail in your tax extension rather than file it online.That’s perfectly fine, but keep in mind the cons:You’re entrusting your income tax compliance to the United States Postal Service.You’ll have to pay for postage.But if you still want to file your extension the old-fashioned way, here’s what you have to do:Download, print, and complete Form 4868.If you owe taxes, write a check to “United States Treasury” in the amount of your outstanding tax liability and write your social security number, daytime phone number, and \u201c2019 Form 4868\u201d in the memo line.Mail the completed form and (if applicable) check to the appropriate address in the table below.\u00a0 I would recommend going to the post office and send it out as certified mail so the IRS can’t come back and claim that they never received your extension form..simple_table-28582 table tr th{\ttext-align: center;\t\t}.simple_table-28582 table tr td{\ttext-align: center;\t\t}Where to File Form 4868If You Live In:And You're Making a Payment, Mail To:And You're Not Making a Payment, Mail To:Alabama, North Carolina, South CarolinaP.O. Box 1302 Charlotte, NC 28201-1302Kansas City, MO 64999-0045Alaska, California, Hawaii, WashingtonP.O. Box 7122 San Francisco, CA 94120-7122Fresno, CA 93888-0045Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada,North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, WyomingP.O. Box 802503 Cincinnati, OH 45280-2503Ogden, UT 84201-0045Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma,Tennessee, VirginiaP.O. Box 931300 Louisville, KY 40293-1300Kansas City, MO 64999-0045Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maryland, Rhode Island, West VirginiaP.O. Box 931300 Louisville, KY 40293-1300Ogden, UT 84201-0045Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, VermontP.O. Box 37009 Hartford, CT 06176-7009Kansas City, MO 64999-0045Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, TexasP.O. Box 1302 Charlotte, NC 28201-1302Austin, TX 73301-0045Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, WisconsinP.O. Box 802503 Cincinnati, OH 45280-2503Fresno, CA 93888-0045PennsylvaniaP.O. Box 37009 Hartford, CT 06176-7009Ogden, UT 84201-0045A foreign country, American Samoa, or Puerto RicoP.O. Box 1302 Charlotte, NC 28201-1302 USAAustin, TX 73301-0215All foreign estate and trust Form 1040-NR filersP.O. Box 1303 Charlotte, NC 28201-1303 USAKansas City, MO 64999-0045 USAAll other Form 1040-NR, 1040-NR-EZ, 1040-PR, and 1040-SS filersP.O. Box 1302 Charlotte, NC 28201-1302 USAAustin, TX 73301-0045 USAFrequently Asked Questions.accordion-list .accordion-title:hover{color: #4db848;}Is it free to file a tax extension?Yes, it is free to file a tax extension.  However, if you still owe taxes for the year to the IRS (or your state or local government), you should make a payment with your extension in that amount.  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