Tax Day arrives on April 15, and taxpayers have a deadline of midnight to file their return or request an extension from the IRS. But that does not extend tax payment deadlines.

Tax tips for those running up against the deadline to file their returns 01:37. If you're still scrambling to get your taxes filed before the April 15 deadline, an extension can take the pressure off.

The deadline to file for an extension is the same as tax day itself—Tuesday, April 15. Read More: How to Prepare For the New Social Security ID Policy Ahead of Its Initiation in April.

If you're planning to file a tax extension this year, you'll need to submit Form 4868 to the IRS either by paper or electronically using e-file before the April 15 deadline.

Requesting an extension allows people to file taxes after the April 15 deadline. An extension does not mean extending the date when taxes are owed or a break on tax liability.

The deadline to file for an extension is the same as tax day itself—Tuesday, April 15. Read More: How to Prepare For the New Social Security ID Policy Ahead of Its Initiation in April.

An extension will give you until October 15, 2025, to file your taxes with the IRS. If you can’t make the April 15 federal tax deadline, you should request an extension before the date passes.

In order to request an extension, taxpayers must fill out a 4868 Form, also called the "Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return." ...

An extension gives you six extra months to file your federal tax return, making October 15 your new filing deadline. However, it doesn't give you an extension on payment.

The federal tax filing deadline is April 15, 2025, but Florida taxpayers affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby have until May 1, 2025. Taxpayers can request a six-month extension to file ...

Along with the tax return submission deadline, there's a deadline to file for a tax extension. You'll need to submit it by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, in your time zone. That's also the tax ...