October 15 Tax Extension Deadline Is Coming — Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute

If you filed an extension for your 2025 individual income tax return, your extended federal filing deadline is October 15, 2026. An extension gave you additional time to file your return, but it did not give you additional time to pay taxes that were originally due on April 15. If you still have not filed, now is the time to gather your W-2s, 1099s, business income and expenses, rental information, and other tax documents and get your return completed.

Waiting until October 15 can create unnecessary stress, especially if you discover that you are missing a tax document or have questions about your return. Filing earlier also gives you more time to understand what you owe and consider payment options if you cannot pay the entire balance at once. The IRS recommends that taxpayers who owe pay as much as they can as soon as possible to help reduce additional penalties and interest.

At Tax Services of Tennessee, we can help individuals and small-business owners prepare and file their extended 2025 tax returns before the deadline. Don't wait until October 15 to start. Getting your information together now can give you time to address questions and complete an accurate return without the last-minute rush.

Need help filing your 2025 extended tax return? Contact Tax Services of Tennessee in Brentwood, Tennessee at 615-933-8292 or visit taxservicesoftennessee.com.

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