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Does Ohio recognize federal extension?

Author

Mia Ramsey

Published Feb 13, 2026

The State of Ohio recognizes a valid Federal extension and will automatically grant you a corresponding state extension — there is no separate Ohio application form. Make sure to include a copy of your approved Federal extension with your Ohio tax return when it’s filed.

Has the tax line been extended?

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government extended this year’s federal income tax filing deadline from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. In addition the IRS further extended the deadline for Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana residents to June 15. These extensions are automatic and applies to filing and payments.

Can you eFile an extension in Ohio?

If you filed your federal extension on paper, you should attach either a copy of your extension, your extension confirmation number, or a printed copy of the federal acknowledgment with your Ohio tax return. The extended IRS/Ohio eFile deadline is Oct. 15, 2021 – eFileIT*.

How to file an extension for Ohio income tax?

To obtain an Ohio tax extension, you must first file a Federal tax extension ( IRS Form 4868 ). If you have a valid 6-month Federal extension, you will automatically receive an Ohio extension for the same amount of time. Ohio Extension Payment Requirement: An extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay your Ohio income tax.

Can a trust file an extension of time in Ohio?

If the trust or estate qualifies for and receives a federal extension of time to file, then the trust or estate automatically has the same extension of time to file the Ohio return. However, the trust or estate must include a copy of the federal extension to the Ohio return.

When do I have to file my Ohio income tax return?

Income Tax Return after the April 15, 2019 Ohio Tax Extension. Deadline for taxpayers who got an OH Tax Extension to file their OH Income Tax Return by mail-in Forms – the Forms incl. mailing addresses are listed below – is October 15, 2019. (Optionally, the eFileIT* deadline is Oct. 15, 2019).

Is there penalty for not filing Ohio tax return by Deadline?

However, filing your tax return or an extension by the deadline will help you avoid the penalty for failure to file. Also, filing an extension may help you avoid the interest for failing to pay your Ohio Income Tax by the deadline, if you paid 90% or more by the deadline.