Taxes are never convenient, but maybe you could really use more time to file. Fortunately, automatic extensions are available, and just a little bit of paperwork up front could buy you six extra months to file. Check these links for more information:
- Federal: http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc304.html
- North Carolina: http://www.dornc.com/taxes/individual/extension.html
- Other states: Visit your state’s Department of Revenue, linked from the IRS website at http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99021,00.html
On the plus side, don’t believe the urban legend that requesting an extension automatically triggers an audit of your tax return. USA Today debunked this and other popular tax myths earlier this week.
If you need additional tax help, check out our previous post which compares popular do-it-yourself tax filing software, and also points to sources for free tax help for qualifying individuals.