April 15 marks the deadlines for taxes. How to file an extension for federal and Kentucky taxes, avoid penalties, and check the status of your refund.

Caren Weiner is the lead editor for consumer finance at Forbes Advisor. During her decades as a personal finance journalist, she has covered mutual funds, taxes, banking and health insurance ...

If you're still scrambling to get your taxes filed before the April 15 deadline, an extension can take the pressure off. Normally, the IRS recommends that people file their income tax return as early ...