IRS tax deadline 2026: How to file a last-minute extension

Americans who don't file their taxes could face financial penalties.

Tax deadline 2026 coming up fast? How to file for an extension

The IRS is still accepting tax filing, extension applications and payments before April 15. Here's what you need to know.

How to file a tax extension before the April 15 deadline

Need more time to file your 2025 tax return? Request an IRS extension before April 15 to avoid a late-filing penalty of up to 25% of unpaid taxes.
Forbes

Direct File Is Gone. Here’s How You Can Still File Your Taxes For Free

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

How to file a tax extension for free by the April 15 deadline

You can file an IRS tax extension by April 15 if you need more time on your taxes. Here are some free options.
The Hill

IRS Direct File is gone. This is how you can still file taxes for free

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...

Can't file by April 15 Tax Day? How to apply for an extension in Florida

Tax Day is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Learn what happens if you miss the deadline, how to file an extension, how to avoid penalties and expensive fees.

Tax Day passed, but you can still file income tax returns; here's how

Even if you didn't fie income tax returns by April 15, the IRS advises you to file income tax returns soon, even if you owe ...