On the My Taxes screen, click File an Extension.
Review the information on the File Your Extension screen, and click Next
Go through the topics in the Welcome section until you reach the How do you want to do your Extension? screen.
Select one of the following:
Quick
Extension
Select this option to enter the minimum information you need to
complete and file your extension. This is a good option if you don't have
a lot of time and can completely estimate the taxes you owe.
Complete
Extension
Select this option to enter all of the tax information you have
in your tax return using our Federal Interview. When you've finished,
the program takes you to the Extension to File topic where we will help
you complete your extension. This is a good option if you have more time
and want to use the information you have to estimate the tax you owe.
Proceed through the rest of the Federal Interview screens to complete your extension.
Once you finish preparing your federal extension, the program checks it for any errors. If the program finds any errors, you can make changes to your extension and/or correct errors directly on the Error Check Report.
Once you complete the federal extension Interview, the program takes you to the Choose Your Federal Extension or Federal Tax Return screen so that you can file your federal extension.
Notes:
This is an extension of time to file only. You are still expected to estimate and pay any taxes you owe with your extension by April 18th.
After you complete and file your federal extension, the program walks you through completing and filing your federal and state tax return.
We strongly recommend that you use the Interview to complete your extension. If you choose to complete your extension by entering data directly on Form 4868 using Forms Central, you cannot e-file your extension.
Related Topics
Filing Deadline for an Extension