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Need more time to file your 2025 tax return? Request an IRS extension before April 15 to avoid a late-filing penalty of up to 25% of unpaid taxes.

The IRS' Form 4868, "Application for Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return," is seen here. Reporter The last day to file your taxes is fast approaching. As such, you may find ...

A tax extension gives you up to six additional months to file your tax return. The deadline to file for an extension for a 2025 tax return is April 15, 2026. If approved, you will ...

Maybe you’re still waiting for important tax documents. Perhaps you tried doing your own taxes but found that your situation is too complex — and accountants in your area are booked for the next few ...

The tax filing season is reaching its peak, and for many taxpayers, the pressure to meet this year's April deadline is colliding with incomplete paperwork, shifting income totals and lingering ...