Are you running out of time to submit your taxes? Learn how to submit an individual extension for the 2022 tax year in 2023.
What you will discover:
When is the tax extension deadline for those submitting tax returns in 2022?
How can I request a tax extension to submit my taxes for 2022?
What assistance is available to disaster victims in California, Alabama, and Georgia?
Get paired with a tax professional or contact a network attorney.
Individual income tax filing and payment may be onerous under any circumstances. Changes in job status, receipt of tax relief payments, or changes in your family for the 2022 tax year may add to the uncertainty and stress of tax filing for certain taxpayers this year. It is critical to understand and fulfill your federal tax filing dates, as well as any relevant state or local filing deadlines, regardless of how complicated your taxes are. If you are running out of time, here’s everything you need to know about requesting a tax extension.
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When is the tax extension deadline for those submitting tax returns in 2022?
Because April 15 is a Saturday this year and April 17 is the Emancipation Day holiday in the District of Columbia, the tax filing deadline for individual tax returns is Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
The deadline for obtaining an automatic six-month extension to submit your 2022 tax return is Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Remember, this extension does not apply to tax payments. To avoid fines and interest, you must still estimate your debt and make a payment while filing for an extension. If you are granted an extension (which is automatic if you satisfy the standards), you will have until October 16, 2023 to submit your 2022 tax return.
Victims of recent catastrophic storms in California, Alabama, and Georgia may be eligible for an automatic extension until October 16, 2023.
How can I request a tax extension to submit my taxes for 2022?
It is reasonably easy to get a six-month automatic extension of time to submit your 2022 federal income tax return with the IRS. Understand, however, that an extension of time to file your taxes does not entitle you to an extension of time to pay your taxes. Those who are obligated to submit by April 18 but desire extra time may request an extension until October 17, 2023. This extension allows for the filing of forms until October 17, 2023, although tax payments must still be made by April 18, 2023, to avoid penalties and interest.
You may seek a file extension at any time until the April 18, 2023, tax filing date. There are two approaches to requesting an extension:
To seek an extension online, use the IRS Free File system.
Fill out and return IRS Form 4868 (Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return).
Consult a tax specialist for assistance.
What assistance is available to disaster victims in California, Alabama, and Georgia?
Residents and companies in California, Alabama, and Georgia who have been affected by recent storms, floods, and power outages may be eligible for an extension to file and pay their federal taxes. This extension is issued automatically and is dependent on the taxpayer’s address being in a disaster area.
Get paired with a tax professional or contact a network attorney.
Regardless of how easy or straightforward you believe your tax situation is, the process of completing and submitting papers with the IRS and other tax authorities may be daunting. Inadvertent mistakes might result in unwelcome fines and interest on sums owing to the IRS. Fortunately, assistance is available.
