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IRS tax extension: The ultimate guide on what it means to extend your tax return

This year, the IRS and a guide produced by Range, distributed by Stacker, explain that taxpayers can extend filing through April 15, 2026, with a six-month extension available.
Many taxpayers request extensions when documents are missing or delayed, such as business K‑1s or entity returns, helping tax professionals reduce errors and ensure accuracy.
You can request an extension online via IRS Direct Pay or IRS Free File, use tax software, or mail Form 4868, with CPAs able to file on your behalf.
Any tax owed must be paid by the April deadline to avoid interest and failure‑to‑file penalties of 5% per month, up to 25%, plus additional charges.
Over 5 million taxpayers who file U.S. federal returns elect to extend deadlines, which lengthens the statute of limitations by six months and benefits business owners and pass-through entities.

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