Utah individual income tax returns are due by the 15th day of the 4th month following the close of the tax year. For calendar year filers in most years, this date is April 15. If you cannot file on time, you can get a Utah tax extension.

NOTE: This is an extension of time to file. There is no extension of time to pay your Utah taxes. Your Utah tax liability must be paid by the original due date (April 15) or penalties and interest will apply.

A Utah personal extension will give you 6 extra months to file your state tax return, which moves the filing deadline to October 15 (for calendar year taxpayers). There is no Utah extension application to submit.

You need to meet the following Prepayment Requirements in order to be granted a Utah tax extension — you must prepay by the original deadline (April 15):

• At least 90% of your Utah tax balance due for the current year; or

• 100% of your Utah tax liability for the prior year

If your Utah tax liability for the prior year was zero, or if you’re a first-time filer, then you are required to pay at least 90% of your current year Utah tax balance.

To make a prepayment for your Utah tax extension, use Form TC-546 (Individual Income Tax Prepayment Coupon). You can also make a state extension payment online via Utah’s Taxpayer Access Point (TAP): tap.tax.utah.gov/TaxExpress

Do not file Form TC-546 if your Utah tax liability is zero or if you expect a Utah tax refund.

For more information, please visit the Utah State Tax Commission website: tax.utah.gov