There is no penalty for the late filing of a return on which a refund is given except for the delay of your refund. If taxes are owed, a delay in filing may result in penalty and interest charges that could increase your tax bill by 25 percent or more. Potential Late Filing or Late Payment Penaltiesįailure to e-File or file a tax return or an IRS Federal Tax Extension by Tax Day for the current tax year can be costly. Note: You can pay online and then eFile the IRS extension.
You can e-File Form 4868 or Form 2350 for free on. Learn below if you should even eFile an extension or not - note: if you are owed a tax refund, then according to the IRS, a tax extension is not necessary. The deadline to e-File a 2021 Tax Extension will be Apthe information on this page will remain for informational purposes. IRS Tax Extension can be eFiled free on starting in March 2022. Start Your Free 2021 IRS Tax Return Extension NowĪlready have an account? Sign In | Instructions