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golfknut
Explorer
Dec 06, 2013

Income Tax Filing Extension

We're first time snowbirders this winter and I'm leaning toward going with the income tax filing extension.

I was wondering how close of an estimate (income) they need when filling out the form?

Also, I usually use TurboTax. If I purchase it this year does it have a provision to file for the extension?
If so, can I efile the extension request through TurboTax for free?

If they do offer free efile for the extension, will it efile my actual returen for free at a later date when I actually file my tax return? (this is assuming I purchase the edition with free federal efile)
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  • BillAnn_C's avatar
    BillAnn_C
    Explorer
    Dec 06, 2013
    If your income is very close to last years, use last years figures.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Dec 06, 2013
    golfknut wrote:
    I usually use TurboTax. If I purchase it this year does it have a provision to file for the extension?
    Use TT online. Does all that. And you may not need to file an extension.. unless of course you need records at home.
  • HappyKayakers's avatar
    HappyKayakers
    Explorer III
    Dec 06, 2013
    I'd be real careful with your estimated income. I've never used the extension but I always read that even if you filed for an extension you still had to pay any taxes due by Apr 15
  • bighatnohorse's avatar
    bighatnohorse
    Explorer II
    Dec 06, 2013
    "Yes" to all of the above.
    I don't know how close the estimate has to be - just make your best guess. It shouldn't be that hard (unless you have some massive amount of receivables outstanding).

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