There are two ways to receive a 6-month extension to file your Georgia income tax return: Automatically, if you receive a Federal extension, or Reminder. Requests for extensions of time to file discretionary applications must be directed to this Court and should be filed pursuant to Rule 40(b), Emergency Motions.You can get a federal extension without paying any tax when filing Form 4868, the federal personal income tax extension form. 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.