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You will probably face two types of penalties: one for not filing or efiling a tax return or extension on time, and one for not paying your taxes on time. The failure-to-file penalty is 5% of your balance due for every month (or part of a month) in which your taxes go unpaid.he failure-to-file penalty amount will be reduced by the amount you owe for failure-to-pay. The maximum amount you will owe for filing late will be 25% of your unpaid taxes. If you file more than 60 days late, your minimum failure-to-file penalty will be 100% of your unpaid taxes or $135 (whichever is smaller).
How to File for a Tax Extension. If you file for an extension, your tax return will be due six months after the April tax deadline. The tax deadline for extended returns this year is October 15, 2015. You can file Form 4868 to get an automatic extension.However, you still have to pay the tax due by the original tax deadline on April 15.hether or not you meet the tax deadline is based on the postmark on your taxes. You must have your taxes postmarked by the deadline, but the IRS doesnât need to receive your taxes by the 2015 tax deadline.