Tax Day is just around the corner and millions of taxpayers have yet to file their tax return. If you’re one of those taxpayers who still needs to file—and you’re not ready—there’s an easy answer: ...

The IRS' Form 4868, "Application for Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return," is seen here. Reporter The last day to file your taxes is fast approaching. As such, you may find ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, ...

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 need more time to do your taxes, you can file a tax extension. Almost anyone can file, regardless of income or reason, but there are key dates and implications to keep in mind. Here’s what you ...

If you're one of the millions of Americans who have procrastinated filing their taxes ahead of the April 15 deadline, there is a way to get some breathing room: File for an extension. The step gives ...

The federal tax deadline is April 15 for most taxpayers, but you can file an IRS tax extension, which pushes the filing due date to October 15. However, you still must pay your tax balance by the ...

The best tax software will let you file a federal income tax extension to give yourself six more months to finish your taxes. Katie covered all things how-to at CNET, with a focus on Social Security ...