Tax Day is almost here. The April 15 federal deadline is approaching quickly, but if you’re not ready to file your return, don’t panic — there are easy ways to get more time. About 19 million ...

Tax Day is just around the corner and millions of taxpayers have yet to file their tax return. If you’re one of those taxpayers who still needs to file—and you’re not ready—there’s an easy answer: ...

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 Income ...

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Every year as tax season approaches, millions of Americans find themselves in a familiar predicament: They're simply not ready to file by the deadline. Whether it's missing tax documents, complex ...

Filing IRS Form 4868 gives you an automatic six-month extension to file your tax return. You can request an extension for free, but you still need to pay taxes owed by Tax Day. Many, or all, of the ...

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.

IRS Direct File will be eliminated under the Trump administration, according to reports. The program, which allowed taxpayers to file returns directly with the IRS at no cost, was seen by users as ...