When should I request a tax extension?
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Tax Preparation Questions
Request an extension when you cannot complete your return by the filing deadline, ideally before that deadline arrives. An extension gives more time to file, not more time to pay; estimate and pay any balance due to reduce interest or penalties. See extension forms and resources at https://nwatax.net/tax-forms-and-resources/, and call us if you are a current client. General information only; deadlines and payment rules vary.