An automatic six-month extension of the filing deadline, requested on Form 4868 for individuals. It extends the time to file, not the time to pay.
An extension moves the filing deadline to October 15 but not the payment deadline. Tax owed after April 15 accrues interest and a failure-to-pay penalty even with a valid extension. Extending is routine for clients with K-1s or complex crypto years; extending without paying is the mistake.
No. Extensions are automatic and are not a selection factor.
Last reviewed September 10, 2026. Tax rules change; confirm current law before acting.
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