April 15 is technically tax day—the day you are expected to have your 2023 taxes paid and return filed with the Internal Revenue Service. But if you need a little longer, it’s also the last day you ...

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, ...

Kemberley Washington is a former staff writer at Forbes Advisor and provides consumer-friendly tax tips for individuals and businesses. Her work goes beyond tax articles. She has been instrumental in ...

The IRS' Form 4868, "Application for Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return," is seen here. The IRS' Form 4868, "Application for Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income ...

If you can't submit your tax return by April 15 and owe taxes, apply for an extension to avoid expensive penalties. It's important to file on time, even if you can't pay what you owe; you can work out ...