Ohio Income Tax Extension

Option 1: An Ohio tax extension is only for those who owe taxes and can't file by the deadline; file on time to claim a refund.

Option 2: If you don't owe Ohio taxes or expect a refund, your approved federal extension automatically applies to Ohio, so you don't need to file Form OUPC.

Option 1: Pay your Ohio income taxes conveniently online at the Ohio Department of Taxation website.

Option 2: File your return or submit an extension by the deadline. While you can electronically file a federal extension, Ohio requires a separate paper Form OUPC. This extension only postpones penalties, not payment, until the October deadline.
Note: Unless you pay all your Taxes or eFile your tax return by the October deadline, the late filing penalties will start again after that deadline.

Option 3: File Form OUPC with your payment (check or money order) by the deadline to avoid late filing penalties. This extension applies until the October deadline, but remember to file your complete Ohio tax return electronically or by mail by this date to avoid further penalties. The address for mailing Form OUPC is included on the form itself.

All Ohio Tax Income Tax Return Deadlines

Important: If you owe Ohio and/or IRS income taxes and do not file an IRS and Ohio tax return or extension by the Tax Due Date, you will be subject to IRS and OH late filing penalties. Estimate IRS late filing, payment penalties. In addition, if you do not pay your taxes by the Tax deadline, you will be subject to late tax payment penalties. Filing an extension on time will ONLY eliminate the late filing penalties but not the late tax payment penalties. Late filing penalties are generally higher than late payment penalties, thus file something on time even if you can't pay anything on time!

e-File a Tax Extension for free on eFile.com. Here are instructions on whether you should consider a Tax Extension or not.

Discuss your extension questions and goals with a Taxpert for free and we will guide you through the process.