Why do millions of people wait until April 15 and decide to ask for an extension to file their tax return? Here's how to file an extension and why.

The IRS' Form 4868, "Application for Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return," is seen here. The IRS' Form 4868, "Application for Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual ...

The deadline to file your taxes is April 15, but if you don’t know if you’ll be ready in time, these are the steps to file a tax extension.

If you need more time to finish your taxes, the IRS allows one free six month extension. Here's how to file for a tax extension.

The first step is to make sure that IRS form 4868 Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return is filed either by mail or electronic filing.

What should I do if I can't file my taxes today? If you're not ready to file your full tax return today, you can still request an extension. Filing IRS Form 4868 gives you until October 15, 2025 ...

Whether it's Form 7004 for extending Forms 1120 and 1041 or Form 4868 for individual income tax returns, TaxZerone streamlines the form-based filing experience.

The IRS' Form 4868, "Application for Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return," is seen here. Credit - Robert D. Barnes—Getty Images The last day to file your taxes is fast ...