Tax Extensions by States

Let's be clear here: If you don't owe taxes, you don't need to file a tax extension! The question is, how do you know if you owe taxes or not without preparing a state tax return? If you "guesstimate" this and you are certain you don't owe state income taxes, there is no need to file an IRS or state tax extension. If you owe taxes, however, you should either prepare a return or pay your state taxes online. As a result, this tax payment would serve as your extension. See step-by-step instructions on how to eFile an IRS tax extension.

• Alternatively to preparing a state tax extension, you can prepare and eFile your 2022 IRS and state returns together on Taxpert.com. The last deadline after a tax extension or otherwise to e-file 2022 Tax Returns is October 15, 2023. Tax penalties might apply if you owe taxes and you do not file something (extension or return) by April 15, 2023 (state deadlines may vary). Even if you can't pay on time, you should e-File a return or extension on time. Click here to find specific state tax return deadlines.
• Only on Taxpert.com can you prepare and e-File ALL 41 states plus the District of Columbia state income tax returns for ONE low price for all states. Yes, that is not a per state price, but one low price for as many states as you have to e-file on Taxpert.com. In comparison, H&R Block® vs. TurboTax® charge almost $40^*) for just ONE State. Dare to Compare Taxpert.com vs. H&R Block® vs. TurboTax®.
• Overall, if you pay all your taxes due by Tax Day - see online payment links below - you will not face a late filing penalty or late payment penalty. Plus, you don't need to eFile an extension if you pay online.

State Tax Extension Information

If you pay your state income taxes by Tax Day, April 15, 2023 or state income tax due date, you do not have to file a state tax extension form. You can NOT e-File a state extension form on Taxpert.com or anywhere else, but you can eFile an IRS tax extension on Taxpert.com. The date to file a federal or state extension has passed; e-file your federal and state returns as soon as possible.

If you do not know the amount of state taxes you owe, create a free working tax return copy on Taxpert.com that will show you your tax liability. If you do not have all documents to calculate an accurate tax return, estimate the taxes due as well as you can and pay that amount via the state link below. If you do not have the funds to pay your taxes now, e-File something (return or extension) even if you can't pay anything! Why? It will eliminate your late filing penalty until the e-file tax return due date in October 2023. You can file after the October deadline by paper, but your late filing penalty will start then unless you paid all your taxes on or before that.

Sign up for a Taxpert.com account and start your federal and state returns. Enter your tax information so you can see if you will owe taxes based on your data and if a tax extension is even necessary. Do you have specific questions regarding your federal and/or state tax extension? Contact us here.

^*) Based on data collected in January, 2022. Subject to change without notice.

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