Filed an Extension? Don’t Forget That October 15 Is Not a Payment Extension

One of the biggest misunderstandings about a tax extension is believing that it also gives you extra time to pay your taxes. For most individual taxpayers who requested an extension, October 15, 2026 is the extended deadline to file the 2025 federal income tax return—but the extension did not extend the original deadline to pay taxes owed. If you expect to owe, waiting until October to file can allow interest and applicable penalties to continue adding up.

Even if you cannot afford to pay your entire tax bill, getting the return filed is still important. Once you know the actual amount you owe, you can determine what your next step should be. Depending on your circumstances, IRS payment arrangements may be available. Ignoring an unfiled return because you are worried about the amount due usually does not make the problem easier.

At Tax Services of Tennessee, we work with individuals and small-business owners who still need to file their 2025 tax returns. If you filed an extension and haven't completed your return, now is the time to take care of it—before the October 15 rush.

Tax Services of Tennessee
Brentwood, Tennessee
615-933-8292
taxservicesoftennessee.com

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