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Personal Tax Extension Pricing Plans
Features
eFile Submission (Electronic Filing)
eFile allows for a fast and secure electronic submission of your tax extension to the IRS. Without eFIle, you'll need to print and mail your tax extension forms by hand which is time-consuming and can be problematic. Simply mailing the extension won't shield you from potential fines and penalties if the IRS doesn't receive it.
IRS Submission Confirmation
All paid options provide electronic confirmation once the IRS receives your extension request, ensuring it's being processed. However, the free print and mail option offers no confirmation it was received, approved or rejected. Simply mailing the extension without confirmation won't protect you from potential fines and penalties if the IRS doesn't receive it.
IRS Submission Processing Speed:
With eFile Essential, expect standard IRS submission speed. Extensions are batched and submitted in bulk depending on volume and IRS system response times. eFile Premium and eFile Professional offer instant submission and faster approval (in just a few minutes). The free print and mail option lacks approval speed information since you print and mail the extension, with the risk of it getting lost in the mail before reaching the IRS.
Notification if Approved or Rejected
All paid options offer electronic notifications regarding the approval or rejection of your extension, with a 99% approval rate for all eFile options. The free print and mail option doesn't provide any notifications, leaving you uninformed about the status of your extension. Just mailing the extension without confirmation doesn't protect you from possible fines and penalties if the IRS doesn't receive it.
SMS Text Notifications
All paid options provide immediate SMS text notifications of IRS approval or rejection of your extension. With the free print and mail, the IRS doesn’t even acknowledge receipt of your extension request.
Free Resubmission if Rejected
All paid options provide assistance with necessary edits, enabling a quick and immediate error correction resubmission to the IRS. In the free print and mail option, you're on your own to determine if and why the extension was rejected, requiring a resubmission on manual paper forms through traditional mail.
We Deal with IRS:
Dealing with the IRS can be daunting. With eFile Premium and Professional, we handle IRS communications on your behalf, providing peace of mind. In the free and eFile Essential plans, you are responsible for managing any and all communications with IRS agents.
24/7 Customer Support:
Support can be invaluable during and after filing your extension. eFile Essential and Premium offer standard live chat, available 24/7 during tax season. With eFile Professional, you gain direct 24/7 access to our premium live chat support team. The free print and mail option, however, provides no support—be it chat, email, or otherwise—and is entirely self-serve.
State Tax Extensions
Some states require separate extensions. Both the Premium and Professional options grant you full access to the necessary resources for filing state extensions where applicable. The Essential and free print and mail option, however, both lack any resources for state extensions.
IRS Approval Guarantee
An IRS Approval Guarantee, exclusive to the eFile Professional plan, provides added assurance for your peace of mind. We collaborate with you to ensure your extension gets approved if initially rejected. In the unlikely event that your tax extension is ultimately not approved by the IRS, we'll refund 100% of your money.
Save on Tax Preparation
With the eFile Professional plan, you gain complimentary access to our DIY tax return software with eFile when you file your federal taxes. Prefer a professional touch? Enjoy a 50% discount on our Professional Tax Preparation services, offering personalized 1:1 assistance for your later filings. This offer is exclusively available during checkout.
eFile Submission (Electronic Filing)
eFile allows for a fast and secure electronic submission of your tax extension to the IRS. Without eFIle, you'll need to print and mail your tax extension forms by hand which is time-consuming and can be problematic. Simply mailing the extension won't shield you from potential fines and penalties if the IRS doesn't receive it.
IRS Submission Confirmation
All paid options provide electronic confirmation once the IRS receives your extension request, ensuring it's being processed. However, the free print and mail option offers no confirmation it was received, approved or rejected. Simply mailing the extension without confirmation won't protect you from potential fines and penalties if the IRS doesn't receive it.
IRS Submission Processing Speed
With eFile Essential, expect standard IRS submission speed. Business extensions are batched and submitted in bulk depending on volume and IRS system response times. eFile Premium and eFile Professional offer instant submission and faster approval (in just a few minutes). The free print and mail option lacks approval speed information since you print and mail the extension, with the risk of it getting lost in the mail before reaching the IRS.
Notification of IRS Approval or Rejection
All paid options offer electronic notifications regarding the approval or rejection of your business extension, with a 99% approval rate for all eFile options. The free print and mail option doesn't provide any notifications, leaving you uninformed about the status of your extension. Just mailing the extension without confirmation doesn't protect you from possible fines and penalties if the IRS doesn't receive it.
SMS Text Notifications
All paid options provide immediate SMS text notifications of IRS approval or rejection of your business extension. With the free print and mail, the IRS doesn’t even acknowledge receipt of your extension request.
Free Resubmission if Rejected
All paid options provide assistance with necessary edits, enabling a quick and immediate error correction resubmission to the IRS. In the free print and mail option, you're on your own to determine if and why the extension was rejected, requiring a resubmission on manual paper forms through traditional mail.
We Deal with IRS
Dealing with the IRS can be daunting. With eFile Premium and Professional, we handle IRS communications on behalf of your business, providing peace of mind. In the free and eFile Essential plans, you are responsible for managing any and all communications with IRS agents.
24/7 Customer Support
Support can be invaluable during and after filing your business extension. eFile Essential and Premium offer standard live chat, available 24/7 during tax season. With eFile Professional, you gain direct 24/7 access to our premium live chat support team. The free print and mail option, however, provides no support—be it chat, email, or otherwise—and is entirely self-serve.
State Tax Extensions
Some states require separate extensions. Both the Premium and Professional options grant you full access to the necessary resources for filing state extensions where applicable. The Essential and free print and mail option, however, both lack any resources for state extensions.
IRS Approval Guarantee
An IRS Approval Guarantee, exclusive to the eFile Professional plan, provides added assurance for your peace of mind. We collaborate with you to ensure your business extension gets approved if initially rejected. In the unlikely event that your tax extension is ultimately not approved by the IRS, we'll refund 100% of your money.
Save on Tax Preparation
With the eFile Professional plan, you gain complimentary access to our DIY tax return software with eFile when you file your federal taxes. Prefer a professional touch? Enjoy a 50% discount on our Professional Tax Preparation services, offering personalized 1:1 assistance for your later filings. This offer is exclusively available during checkout.