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Three Ways to File for a Tax Extension
Pay Online
You can pay your taxes online and check the box to file for an extension. You will need to have your bank account information and your tax return information ready.
Pay by Check or Money Order
You can also pay your taxes by check or money order. Make your check or money order payable to the United States Treasury. You will need to include Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, with your payment. You can find Form 4868 on the IRS website.
Pay with a Credit Card
You can also pay your taxes with a credit card. You will need to have your credit card information and your tax return information ready. You can pay your taxes with a credit card through the IRS website or through a tax preparation software program.
Estimated Tax Liability
When you file for a tax extension, you will need to estimate your tax liability. You can use the worksheet on Form 4868 to help you estimate your tax liability. You should also pay any amount of tax that you owe when you file for an extension.
Extension Deadline
The deadline to file for a tax extension is October 15th. If you file for an extension, you will have until October 15th to file your tax return.
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