How To Appeal a Declined Tax Extension Request
If for any reason you cannot file tax return by the due date, you can get an extension to the filing date. You have to be careful about the procedures of the taxation department or authorities, and should file for an extension before the due date. If you file for extension after expiry of the due date, you are most likely to be denied the extension. So it is best to avoid being denied and seek extension before expiry of the due date and even if there is an objection raised to your application for extension, you will be given a fair chance to get those objections overturned by fulfilling the requirements of the department.
If you file for extension after the due date and are denied you should contact the department and explain your reasons for delay. It can be that you have paid your due tax by the due date but the department has not received your payments for any reasons.
Applying for an extension into tax return filing can be done online through filling out e-forms or by post. You do not need to be an expert to fill out these forms, they are simple forms that calculate the income tax . Be careful and provide all information required in the form as little mistake can make the authorities reject your application.
Instructions
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Pay Estimated Tax By Due Date
You should not delay paying the estimated amount of tax that is due on you by the due date. If you delay you will be charged extra in interest and penalties. Applying for an extension in the tax return filing does not allow you delay paying due tax by the regular paying date. -
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Assess Reasons For Extension Denial
You should assess all the objections raised and reasons given in denial of your application for an extension in the filing for tax return, and base your appeal to get the denial overturned on the reasons which you can explain genuinely. For example, it can be due to your illness or illness of any of your family members. So think all the reasons you can base your appeal on. -
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Discuss Matter With Tax Department
You should contact the local tax department and discuss the matter. They might be able to advise you on how to approach this subject so your appeal is accepted and your are granted an extension. If there is confusion on their part or if there was delay in receiving of the post, that can be sorted out with you bringing the matter in their knowledge. All these options are available to you after paying the estimated tax by the due date and if you think you cannot do that, then there is no reason that you will be granted an extension for filing of return.
