Midnight deadline nears: File or request extension for 2025 taxes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

As the midnight deadline to file 2025 taxes approaches, extension options are available.

Filers can request an extension to file their taxes until Oct. 15 by going to the IRS website and finding the IRS Free File Guide. Filers can submit this request electronically and at no cost.

If people still owe taxes and are looking for an extension, they still need to pay what they owe. According to an IRS press release, those who pay all or part of what they owe using IRS payment options online can select "extension" as the reason for the payment.

If filers are not able to pay at the moment, they should still file. The penalty for not filing is higher than the penalty for not paying. Payment plans from the IRS can help filers pay off the balance over time.

Until the midnight deadline, filers still have time to file their taxes.

People can file their federal income tax return electronically and request direct deposit for any refund due. Filing electronically with an accredited tax preparation software can reduce errors by performing calculations, flagging mistakes and guiding users who are missing information.

Taxpayers with an income of $89,000 or less in 2025 can use the IRS Free File to prepare and file their federal tax returns.