Tax season 2026 opened on Monday, Jan. 26, and some filers already know they'll need an extension to file. Here's how to get ...

An extension affords filers more time but comes with limitations. Tax season, beloved by few and dreaded by many, comes to a close on Monday. For some tardy filers, though, the task will just be ...

If you can't finish your income taxes by tonight, file a free extension to get an extra 6 months. Katie covered all things how-to at CNET, with a focus on Social Security and notable events. When ...

Tax Day is just around the corner. The deadline to file your 2024 taxes is April 15, 2025. If you cannot complete your taxes by the deadline, you can request an automatic six-month extension to file ...

Caren Weiner is the lead editor for consumer finance at Forbes Advisor. During her decades as a personal finance journalist, she has covered mutual funds, taxes, banking and health insurance ...

Filing IRS Form 4868 gives you an automatic six-month extension to file your tax return. You can request an extension for free, but you still need to pay taxes owed by Tax Day. Many, or all, of the ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, ...