Perhaps the easiest way to request an extension is to submit Form 4868 online.

For most people, April 15 is the final day to request a six-month tax extension using Form 4868. Here's where and how to file one. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

For most taxpayers, the federal tax deadline is April 15. It's possible to push that due date to Oct. 15 by filing for an extension. But you still must pay your taxes by the original due date to avoid ...