This gives you until October 15 to file without penalties. You'll receive an electronic acknowledgment once you.Nov. 15 is the extended due date. The IRS will give taxpayers an automatic extension if they file Form 4868. Affected taxpayers in specified counties will have until Feb. 3, 2025, to file returns and pay any taxes that were originally due during this period. To get an automatic extension, fill out Form 4868. This one-page document asks for basic information such as your name, address and Social Security number. A tax extension moves your federal taxfiling deadline out six months to Oct. 15. The deadline for requesting an extension is April 15.