Tax Day has a way of sneaking up on everyone. Even if you haven’t started yet, or simply need more time, you have more options than you think, and the worst thing you can do is do nothing.
Don’t let tax season overwhelm you. We’ve put together everything you need to know about tax deadlines and extensions, so you can stop worrying and start taking action.
Ready to file? move quickly from zero to full
The hardest part of filing your taxes is usually just getting started. Whether you’ve been putting it off, you’re filing for the first time, or you just want to make sure you’re doing it right, you’re in the right place.
These two articles walk you through everything you need to know before you sit down, answer the questions most first-time filers ask, and help you move from overwhelmed to accomplished as quickly as possible.
Tax Time to Reduce Stress: 6 Top Filing Tips Everyone Should Know
Anxiety about taxes is real, and it keeps many people from filing taxes on time. This article (with video) takes the stress away with six practical tips that apply to nearly every filer, no matter your income or how complex your situation is.
First: Relieve Stress
Tax Document Checklist: How to Win Big This Tax Season
Select the life events that apply to you and we will create a tax document checklist tailored specifically for your specific situation. You can come to TurboTax and completely hand your documents over to a TurboTax Live tax expert and get your taxes filed from start to finish.
Use the Tax Document Checklist
Can you file taxes on your phone?
Yes! Mobile tax filing has become increasingly popular. Mobile tax filing offers convenience, speed and security, making it easy to prepare and submit your return from anywhere.
Read mobile tax filing tips
Know about tax deadlines
Not ready to file by April 15? He is alright. Filing an extension is quick, free and gives you until October to file your return. And if you’ve already applied and realized something isn’t right, the IRS has a straightforward process for fixing it. Either way, taking action now is always better than waiting. Here’s what you need to know.
About tax filing deadlines
Not sure when your taxes are actually due? This article covers federal tax deadlines, what to do if you can’t file or pay on time, and how to handle everything online. So you will have a clear picture of where you stand and what your next step should be.
Know about tax filing deadlines
What to do if you file your taxes wrong?
Worried about the consequences of filing late or making a mistake? It details how the IRS calculates failure to file penalties, failure to pay penalties and interest charges, and importantly, how to minimize losses if you’re already behind.
Learn how to minimize damage
How to file a tax extension
An extension gives you six additional months to file your return, but it does not give you additional time to pay the outstanding amount. This guide tells you how to request more time from the IRS, what exactly the extension covers, and what you still need to do by April 15.
Learn about filing extensions
IRS Form 4868: Step-by-Step Guide to Filing IRS Tax Extension
Form 4868 is the official form you file to request a federal tax extension. If you’ve never done it before, this article makes it simple, telling you about each field, the filing deadlines for the form, and how TurboTax can help you file it in minutes.
Get the Guide to Filing Extensions
we got you
If you need more time, there is an extension for you. If something goes wrong it can be fixed. And if you’re just starting out, the hardest part is already behind you.
Taxes don’t have to be overwhelming, and no matter where you are in the process, there’s always an obvious next step. TurboTax is here to help you get it done with confidence, no matter what that looks like for you.