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Eligible: Military Personnel
If you are stationed outside of the U.S., you have until June 15th to file an extension.
Extend your tax filing deadline to October 15th
Mail in Form 4868 by June 15th
Eligible: Boston-area taxpayers
The IRS has announced an automatic three-month tax deadline extension to July 15 for Suffolk County residents. No action required on your part.
Those impacted outside Suffolk County can call the IRS at 1-866-562-5227 beginning Tuesday, April 23 to claim relief.
Note: If you meet the eligibility requirements for this extension, you may also receive an additional extension to October 15, as long as you mail in Form 4868 by July 15.
When should I file an income tax
extension?
If you can't complete your federal tax return by the deadline, find out how and when to file an IRS extension and push your deadline back to October 15th.
What to do after I file an income
tax extension?
After your tax extension is filed, you may wonder, "What happens next?" We're here for you with helpful answers. So you can be confident your taxes will be done on time and done right.
How do I file an extension for
state taxes?
While the IRS requires you to file tax extension Form 4868 for your federal tax return, each state has its own requirements for obtaining a similar state tax extension.