Choose Federal Taxes on the EasyStep bar, to open the Federal Taxes section.

If you think you may need more time to prepare your return, you should file for an extension using Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File. Complete and file your return on or before October 16. Follow EasyStep instructions to request an extension, if needed. Click Prepare State on the EasyStep Navigator that just opened. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the application for an automatic extension Form 4868. Print the form and fill it out by hand, then send it in with your payment on or before April 17. Choose Federal Taxes on the EasyStep bar, to open the Federal Taxes section.

From within the TurboTax program, choose State Taxes on the Easy Step bar. If you owe taxes, include your payment with your Form 4868. State guidelines for filing extensions vary widely. If you underestimate your taxes, you'll have to pay interest on whatever amount you fail to pay by April 17.