Is ‘I Think I Can’ Turning Into ‘No Way is This Happening’? If So, File an Extension

The pressure to file by the April deadline can lead to mistakes on tax returns (a.k.a., mistaxes), which should be avoided. If fatigue, frustration and fear have set in and are making you doubt your ability to file on time, the solution could be as simple as getting an extension with the IRS – which would make your filing deadline Oct. 17.

Applying for an automatic extension to file is easy; no excuses are required and it gives taxpayers six months to get their stuff together to file an accurate tax return and ensure they claim all the tax credits and deductions they are entitled. To make it even easier, participating H&R Block offices are offering FREE tax extension filing through the April 18 deadline.

In 2010, more than 10 million taxpayers applied for an extension to file to avoid the 5-percent, monthly penalty for failure to file. To be clear, the penalty for not filing a tax return or an extension by the deadline is 10 times the penalty of paying late – 10 times. This means you are better off to file a return or extension now and make an estimated payment of what you might owe, than to not file anything by April 18.

So, if time is running out and you need more time, get an extension and make sure the tax return you submit is accurate.

john

sounds good to be able to have little extra time to get taxes filed

HRBlock Karen

A little extra time to make certain you get all the details right sounds very good! Thanks for choosing H&R Block, HRBlock Karen

Sam

I filed an extension for 2009, but my deadline expired and I still haven’t completed my 2009 return. All I can find on your system is the form 4868….all that information I entered to get to that point is nowhere to be found. I do NOT want to start over. Where is the rest of the 2009 tax information I completed with you online?

HRBlock Karen

We would be happy to help you with this issue, however, we will need more specifics from you. I have sent you an email requesting this information. We appreciate your business at H&R Block and the opportunity to be of assistance, HRB Karen

Douglas

Best solution is to not buy H&R Block software again. I bought the deluxe edition w/ free state and e-filing. I finished both returns and have been in limbo waiting for my “federal status.” As a result of bad programming, I could not e-file my state return and had to rush to the Post Office and mail it in.

HRBlock Karen

If you efile your federal and state returns together – time stamped prior to midnight local time – your returns will be considered e-filed in a timely manner. If your returns are rejected, you can correct and resubmit by 4/22/11 to re-e-file in a timely manner. Hope you find this information helpful for next tax season. HRBlock Karen

MARILYN

TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW AND HELP STOP THE RIP OFF! H&R BLOCK HAS NO MORE RIGHTS TO THE IRS THEN SOME NOJOE ON THE STREET YET CHARGE YOU $500. TO DO IT. AND HAVE NO ANSWER WHEN YOU NEVER GET YOUR CHECK!
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HRBlock Karen

Thank you for posting your concern. I would like to help you resolve your issue and will need more information. Please check your email for a message from HRBlock Answers.
Thank you, Karen
Client Service Organization, H&R Block