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File your 2012 tax extension for FREE

Do you need to file taxes late? With our free tax extension service, you can file your taxes now or later. All taxpayers are generally required to file their 2012 tax returns and pay the full amount of tax due by April 15, 2013 to avoid penalties and interest. The IRS will provide extra time to file your return if you need it, but taxes owed must still be paid by the deadline.

H&R Block will file your tax extension for FREE! If you know the amount of taxes you owe you can pay now with a credit or debit card and you get an automatic tax extension to file your federal tax return by October 15, 2013. H&R Block tax services can help you find an office for tax filing , file taxes online , and check the status of your tax refund . File your taxes now or later with H&R Block, it's your choice!

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If you know the amount you owe, you may pay now with a credit or debit card and get your automatic extension. Pay Now >>

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If you owe taxes, you can pay them with your credit or debit card and your six month extension to file your return is automatic. Even if you cannot pay the entire amount, paying as much as you can reduces penalties and interest.

Paying your taxes with your credit or debit card is easy, convenient and secure. You will get instant confirmation that payment has been made. Payments processed on or before April 15 meet the IRS deadline. There is no check to write and no trip to the post office. With credit cards, you may be able to stretch out your payments. You may also be able to earn points or miles in your card's rewards program.* Convenience fees apply.1

Need help determining the amount you owe? Use our Tax Estimator to quickly estimate the amount you owe. When you are done, come back here to make your payment.

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Later, you can check the e-file status of your tax return or tax refund once you file your taxes.

Automatic Tax Extension for the Military

Except for those serving in a combat zone, if you are a member of the Armed Forces stationed outside of the United States, including Puerto Rico, on April 15, you automatically have a 2-month extension of time to file your tax return. As with other taxpayers, the extension is only for time to file. Any tax owed must be paid by April 15.

If you are a member of the Armed Forces and are serving in an officially designated combat zone (or contingency operation) on April 15, you the deadline to both file and to pay is extended. The extension is for 180 days plus the number of days you had left to file before you entered service in the combat zone.

State Taxes

Don't forget your state income tax obligations. Getting an extension from the IRS does not necessarily get you more time to file with the states. Form more information, visit Extension Guidelines for States.

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  • Fees for federal taxes paid on Visa® or MasterCard® branded consumer debit cards enjoy a fixed fee of only $3.49 per transaction.
  • Fees for federal taxes paid with Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express® and Discover® credit cards are only 1.89% of the tax amount paid.

* Depending upon the card you elect to use, you may be able to earn rewards. Contact the financial institution that issued your card for specific terms and agreements. Payments processed by WorldPay, Inc., an IRS approved payment processor. The IRS payment date will be equal to the date the transaction is authorized and completed. It may take the IRS 5 - 7 days to post the payment to your tax account.

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