The most important thing to remember about extensions is that an extension to file does not extend the time to pay. IRS expects full payment by April 15th, whether or not you file an extension or not. If you have not made all of your estimated payments or anticipated a balance for 2018, you should forward this payment to the IRS/state prior to April 15, 2019.
If you can’t pay in full by April 15th, you should still file or request an extension to file in order to avoid late filing penalties. However, the IRS will charge penalties and interest on the unpaid balance. If you need to pay over time, you can get additional information about IRS installment agreements at https://www.irs.gov/payments/payment-plans-installment-agreements
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