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File an extension by July 15, 2020 and have until October 15, 2020 to finish your taxes
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Filing 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.
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How to File for an
Extension of State Taxes

While the IRS requires you to file Form 4868 for your federal extension, each state has its own requirements for obtaining a similar state tax extension.

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What to Do After You've
Filed an Income Tax Extension

Now that you've filed an extension, you might wonder what you need to do between now and when your tax return is due. We've addressed some of the common questions.
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