- If you don’t think you’ll make the April 17 tax deadline, don’t panic.
- You can file an extension before that date and get an extra six months to do your taxes.
- Whatever you do, don’t make the common mistake of thinking that getting an extension means you don’t have to pay on time.
- You can also be charged penalties if you file your taxes late without requesting an extension.
For one reason or another, you might not be able to file your taxes by the April 17 deadline. But it’s not the end of the world.
Whether you’re missing a tax document or you just lost track of time, you can file an extension and get an extra six months — until October 15 — to do your taxes.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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