The IRS October 15 deadline for 2025 federal tax returns is getting close. For taxpayers who requested an extension, this is the point where waiting can turn a manageable filing into a frantic scramble.
An extension bought extra time to file, not extra time to pay. That distinction matters, especially for anyone who still has an unpaid balance from April. With the deadline approaching, a quick review can uncover missing documents, forgotten payments, or tax forms that never made it into the folder.
