Filing vs Paying Warning - File Tax Extension
29 Mar 2026 · 0 min

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Filing a tax extension moves your return deadline to October 15, but you still owe taxes by April 15. Pay what you owe on time even if you file your return later.

Filing a tax extension moves your return deadline to October 15, but you still owe taxes by April 15. Pay what you owe on time even if you file your return later.
Like I said before, I don't recommend you waiting until October 15th to file because filing an extension only gives you more time to file. It does not give you more time to pay your taxes. Your taxes are due April 15th, rain or shine. So just keep that in mind. You can file an extension to get more time to send in your actual return, whether you're e-filing or paper filing, but you have to still make your payment on time by April 15th. There is no extension for your payment. That's due. And that's if you owe taxes.

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