The federal tax deadline is April 15 for most taxpayers, but you can file an IRS tax extension, which pushes the filing due date to October 15. However, you still must pay your tax balance by the ...

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Tax Day is quickly approaching, but if you need more time to complete your return, you can request a tax extension. An extension typically gives you six additional months to gather your forms and ...

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The best tax software will let you file a federal income tax extension to give yourself six more months to finish your taxes. Katie Teague Former Writer II Katie covered all things how-to at CNET, ...

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