How do I correct my federal extension that was rejected?

If the IRS rejected your federal tax extension, you can correct the information and resubmit it without paying another service fee.

How to correct and resubmit

1. Sign in to your account.
2. Open My Tax Filings and locate the extension showing Rejected.
3. Select Correct and Resubmit.
4. Review the IRS rejection reason and correct the information identified.
5. Complete the resubmission process, then return to My Tax Filings to check the updated IRS filing status.

If the IRS rejects the corrected extension again, review the new rejection reason and repeat the correction process. IRS acceptance is not guaranteed.

Five-day correction period

The five-calendar-day perfection period is measured from the applicable original filing deadline, not from the date you submitted your extension or received the rejection. For example, when the applicable deadline is April 15, the five-day period runs through April 20. An applicable adjusted deadline may change these dates.

Correct and Resubmit may remain available after that period, but the availability of the option does not guarantee that a later resubmission will be treated by the IRS as timely filed. Correct and resubmit as soon as possible.

An extension gives additional time to file a tax return, not additional time to pay taxes owed.

If you cannot resolve the rejection reason or need help with your account, contact Support.