Filing a Tax Extension: Forms, Deadlines, and What to Know About Payments.
Filing a tax extension gives you until October 15, 2026 to submit your 2025 tax return. The original deadline of April 15, 2026 has passed, but you still have six months to get your paperwork together.
Here's what most people get wrong: a tax extension only extends your filing deadline, not your payment deadline. If you owe taxes, you still needed to pay by April 15 to avoid penalties and interest charges.
The IRS processed over 17 million extension requests in 2025. You're not alone if you needed extra time. 
