{"id":41337,"date":"2019-01-15T14:22:35","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T20:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?p=41337"},"modified":"2021-08-11T11:26:29","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T16:26:29","slug":"tax-extension-time-period","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/deadlines-and-extensions\/tax-extension-time-period\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Tax Extension Time Period?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you concerned that you won\u2019t get all your documents together in time to file your return before the due date? Or maybe you just don\u2019t have time to complete your taxes? Don\u2019t worry; it can happen.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, the IRS allows taxpayers to request an extension. So, what is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/deadlines-and-extensions\/irs-extension\/\">tax extension<\/a> time period? Once you\u2019ve requested the extension, you automatically have an additional six months beyond the original filing deadline. That means your taxes are due on October 15.<\/p>\n<p>To request an extension, you\u2019ll need to submit IRS Tax <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/refunds-and-payments\/irs-form-4868\/\">Form 4868<\/a> before April 15 (July 15 in 2020). You can submit Form 4686 electronically by e-filing or by mail using the paper form. If you don&#8217;t need the entire tax extension time period to complete your return, simply file your return at any time in the six-month period.<\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"EN\">If I Have a <\/span><span lang=\"EN\">Tax Extension, How Long <\/span><span lang=\"EN\">Do I Have to Pay My Taxes? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A common question for taxpayers filing a tax extension is how long they have to pay their tax balance. It\u2019s important to understand that an extension only gives you more time to complete your return \u2014 it doesn&#8217;t give you more time to pay your taxes.<\/p>\n<p>When submitting your request for an extension, be sure to include payment for any taxes due by the original tax due date to avoid interest or penalties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you concerned that you won\u2019t get all your documents together in time to file your return before the due date? Or maybe you just don\u2019t have time to complete your taxes? Don\u2019t worry; it can happen. Luckily, the IRS allows taxpayers to request an extension. So, what is the tax extension time period? 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