An Extending Due Date check box selection on the MISC screen can be used to indicate if any of these special circumstances extend the regular due date of a tax return to Monday, June 15, 2026.

Living outside the US

This selection is for filers who are both living outside and whose main place of business is outside the United States and Puerto Rico

On military service outside the US

This is for filers who are in the military and stationed outside of the United States and Puerto Rico

For selections 1 or 2:

These filers automatically qualify for a two-month extension of time to file their return. Interest on any unpaid tax will begin accruing on April 15. See U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad for more information.

It is not necessary to file Form 4868 to receive this automatic two-month extension. When the return is filed and one of these options is selected from the drop list on screen MISC, the software automatically creates the necessary statement, explaining which situation applies. The Federal Supporting Statement appears in view mode as Due Date and is e-filed with the return. If paper-filing, be sure to attach this statement to the paper-filed return.

If a further extension of time is needed because the taxpayer cannot file by June 15, Form 4868 - filed up until June 15 - can extend the filing deadline an additional four months, until October 15.

Filing 1040-NR with no wages subject to US withholding

This selection is for taxpayers filing Form 1040-NR who did not receive any employee wages subject to U.S. income tax withholding

For selection 3:

Filers have a June 15 filing deadline rather than April 15. This is simply a change in due date and does not require filing an extension or a special statement attached to the tax return. If the taxpayer is unable to file Form 1040-NR by June 15, Form 4868 can be filed up until June 15 to extend the filing deadline by six months, until December 15. See the 1040-NR Instructions, page 11 for details.

Additional Extensions

If the taxpayer needs more time to file beyond the automatic extensions discussed above, on screen MISC, make sure that the appropriate Extending Due Date check box is marked. Then, follow the steps in Drake Tax - 1040: Individual Extension Form 4868.

This extension can be e-filed through Monday, June 15, 2026.