What is the purpose of a tax extension, and how can individuals request an extension for filing their federal tax return?

Modified on Tue, 10 Oct, 2023 at 4:18 PM

A tax extension allows individuals to extend their filing deadline. Form 4868 can be filed to request an automatic extension, giving an additional six months to file the tax return.

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