Tax deadlines have a way of creeping up on you, so filing for a tax extension might be something you need to do. The filing deadline for your 2020 individual income tax return is Thursday, April 15, 2021. You have until that date to file and pay your federal taxes without any penalty.
Filing an extension for your tax filing deadline does not also extend your payment deadline; taxes are due on the April 15 tax due date.
If you need more time to prepare your return—whether you are busy with school, travel, a family emergency, or are simply disorganized—you can request …
