Got a Tax Extension? File Now Using This Free IRS Tool

Brett Hoppe
Published Jul 22, 2025

Got a Tax Extension? File Now Using This Free IRS Tool

If you filed for a tax extension this year, you still have until October 15 to submit your return.

But the IRS is urging taxpayers to file now instead of waiting until the last minute.

 

Why File Your Taxes Early?

  • Avoid the fall rush and last-minute stress

  • Get your refund sooner if you’re owed money

  • Allow extra time to fix any issues that come up

  • Set up payment plans in advance if needed

Not sure what financial aid is available to you? Get the details here!

 

Use IRS Free File to File for Free

If your adjusted gross income is $84,000 or less, you can use IRS Free File to:

  1. File your federal taxes online for free

  2. Get step-by-step guidance with trusted IRS partners

  3. Submit your return securely and quickly

Prefer to do your own taxes without guided help?

Free File Fillable Forms is available to all taxpayers, no income limit.

 

How to File for Free Today

  1. Visit IRS Free File

  2. Choose a Free File partner or fillable forms

  3. File your federal tax return securely and for free

Filing your taxes over the summer helps you avoid the October crunch and puts you in control of your finances before fall arrives.

Head to IRS Free File today and get your taxes done now, for free.

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