The countdown to the tax-filing deadline is underway.
Most taxpayers have until April 15 to file their federal returns. Residents in Maine and Massachusetts have until April 17 due to local holidays. If you don’t file on time, you risk getting slapped with a late-filing and/or late-payment penalty.
But if you’re missing key documents, dealing with an unexpected life event or simply running out of time to get your taxes done by the deadline, you can file for a six-month extension.
Whatever your reason, It’s a simple process to get those extra months. Here is what you need to do to give yourself the extra time you need.
Janna Herron | USA TODAY