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This year, federal income tax returns are due by April 15 for most people. However, if you cannot file your return by the deadline for whatever reason, it's fairly easy to get the due date extended to ...

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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 ...

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 scrambling to compile tax documents as the filing deadline approaches, you’re not alone. A tax extension can offer welcome breathing room, but it also comes with rules and potential pitfalls ...

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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 ...