This gives you until October 15 to file without penalties. File a paper Form 4868.Affected taxpayers will have until May 1, 2025, to file returns and pay any taxes that were originally due during this period. The Florida tax deadline extension covers tax filing and payment deadlines normally due between Oct. 5, 2024, and May 1, 2025. Getting Form 4868 to the IRS on time will give you a sixmonth extension, meaning that you won't have to file the actual return until Oct. 15. 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. • Administrative Time Extension Application. In a matter of minutes, anyone, regardless of income, can use this free service to electronically request an extension on Form 4868.