Filing a tax extension using TurboTax is pretty straightforward. Here’s a clear step-by-step guide:
- Open your TurboTax account and navigate to "Tax tools".
- Under "Tax tools" select "Tools" to open available options.
- In the "Tools Center", choose and select "File an extension".
- Click "Continue" and you will be directed to the TurboTax Easy Extension page.
- Enter your personal information and click "Continue".
- Fill in your estimated taxes owed in the text field provided.
- Then, click "Continue with extension".
- Review everything, make sure the details are correct and click "Continue" to proceed.
- Create and enter a 5 digit signature ID.
- For added security, mark the "I'm not a robot" box to verify.
- Click "Transmit my returns now" to move forward.




