How to File a Tax Extension for Free

The Tax Filing Deadline is Monday, April 15th. If you haven't had a chance to file your taxes yet, not to worry! Diane the Tax Expert will walk you through the simple steps it takes to file an extension. Filing an extension will give you an additional six months to file, moving your deadline to October 15th. This process is simple and completely free; there is no need to hire someone to do it for you! Watch this quick video and Diane will walk you through the steps. Leave a comment if this helped or if you have any questions.
Diane holds a BSBA in accounting and management and is licensed by the IRS as an Enrolled Agent. This is the highest credential awarded by the IRS, allowing her to represent taxpayers in all tax issues. Diane also attends a minimum of 24 hours of school each year to keep up with the ever-changing laws.
Diane has helped hundreds of clients solve their tax and small business issues in a relaxed, no-pressure atmosphere and without judgment. Everyone makes mistakes, and the laws are constantly changing. Taxes and small businesses are difficult and confusing. Diane is here to help.

[@mcslivnik]

This was helpful, thank you!

[@GrassRootsTaxes]

Glad we were able to help! 😊

[@kellyblack389]

Yikes! Forgot about the deadline! Thank you!!

[@GrassRootsTaxes]

It comes quick!

[@humbertoramirez315]

Thank you for sharing. Do you have to file two separate forms (State and federal)?

[@GrassRootsTaxes]

Great question! In most states, you only have to file for federal, but it depends on what state you live in. Here in Arkansas, you only have to file once 👍

[@humbertoramirez315]

@@GrassRootsTaxes How about California?

[@GrassRootsTaxes]

It will depend on your tax situation. Here is an article that might help www.efile.com/california-tax-extensions/ 😊

[@julielemoine3954]

I have a question. My brother passed in 2021 and my dad passed away in February 2023. I have become executors of both their estates a few months ago. I’m pretty sure my attorney gave me incorrect advice to just file a 1041. From what I’ve read it seems like I need to file a 1040 for my dad since he had 2 months of PERS, SS and dividends?? I have zero clue what to do about my brother since he had moved to California 6 or 7 months before he died. I don’t know if he worked under the table or taxed. It’s such a mess right now and I’m lost and soooooooo stressed 😩.
Can I file an extension this way if I have an EIN for both? If you have any recommendations on my other jumbo that would be awesome too 😓. Thank you for this video!! I probably didn’t make any sense as none of it makes sense to me. I’m sorry for the novel.

[@GrassRootsTaxes]

This is a complex situation, and I'm sorry for your loss. You will need to file a final tax return for the part of the year before they passed.
However, I'm a little concerned that your attorney said to 'just file a 1041' without any instruction on how or why.
Feel free to message me if you need some better advice or look for an Enrolled Agent near you on the IRS website.