Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) – With tax day coming soon, many taxpayers are left with anxiety due to the fact that they owe the government.
Even though you have debt, the Internal Revenue Service wants you to know that you still have options.
File your taxes on time and request an extension.
According to the IRS, that gives you until October 15 to file without penalties.
Once the extension is filed, pay what you owe using an online payment option and check the box that you are paying as part of filing for an extension. You don’t have to file a separate extension form, and you’ll receive a confirmation number of your extension for your records.
If you are filing your taxes online, you have the option to use IRS Free File to request an automatic tax-filing extension electronically.
You may also file your taxes by mail using Form 4868, the application for automatic extension of time to file a U.S. individual income tax return with an IRS e-filing partner, or through a tax professional.
Estimate how much tax you owe for the year on the extension form: subtract the taxes you already paid for the filing year.
For more tips on how to file your 2026 income tax return, contact a local tax preparer or visit Irs.gov.
