How To File Tax Extension Electronically

For Ease, File Tax Extension Online

The Internet has made submitting your taxes even easier these days. You can search and download necessary forms in seconds, and find virtually all of the information you need on the Web.

To file tax extension online, you have several choices. Your tax preparer or tax prep software can guide you through the e-file process. At CompleteTax, we can file tax extension electronically for just $9.95. If you have already begun filling out a return with us, we can move the process along even more quickly. If not, a brief interview is all we need to submit the application. Either way, it's a simple procedure that gives you an extra six-month buffer to file your 2011 return.

Once you have determined how much you owe the IRS, decide how you wish to pay. Acceptable forms of payment include electronic funds withdrawal, credit or debit card, and check or money order. You can pay online, by phone or by mail after you file tax extension electronically. Service providers that accept payment on behalf of the IRS do charge convenience fees, so keep that in mind when selecting your method of payment.

When you file tax extension online, you still must pay your federal tax liability by April 17, 2012, though, to avoid a late-payment penalty and interest. State deadlines sometimes differ from the IRS, so check directly with your respective state.

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