The best tax software will let you file a federal income tax extension to give yourself six more months to finish your taxes.

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

Oct. 15 is the tax filing deadline for people who requested an extension Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side E. Napoletano is a contributor to Buy Side and an expert on student loans, taxes ...

Applying for a six-month extension is easy, but IRS rules still require you to make a proper estimate of the taxes you owe. A “zero extension” could cost you. Every year, millions of taxpayers file ...