We grant an automatic six-month extension of time to file your return. This means that the other side is requesting more time to enforce the order of possession.In Illinois, they have 120 days to enforce it, otherwise it expires. Illinois offers a 6-month extension, which moves the filing deadline from April 15 to October 15 (for calendar year filers). To change a court date, you must get a judge's permission. An Illinois personal extension will give you 6 more months to file your return, moving the deadline to October 15 (for calendar year taxpayers). A U.S. citizen or resident files this form to request an automatic extension of time to file a U.S. individual income tax return. This Easy Form helps you ask a judge to reschedule your hearing date or give you more time to do something.