This gives you until October 15 to file without penalties. April 15 is the deadline to request an extension if you're not ready to file your 2023 federal income tax return.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. Need some more time to file your tax returns in Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston TX? Taxpayers have a few free options to file a federal tax extension. You can complete Form 4868 and mail it to the IRS. Looking to file an extension for taxes? AmeriTax has you covered with the tax prep services you need, including to file a tax extension for you! Taxpayers in certain specified counties now have until Nov.