Indiana state tax extension guide
INDIANA · STATE TAX EXTENSION GUIDE

Indiana Personal Tax Extension 2026: 2025 Tax-Year Filing Guide

Individual Income Tax · Form IT-40

Indiana generally grants an automatic extension for individual returns. Indiana allows a federal extension automatically; Form IT-9 is required if no federal extension is filed. For federal details, see our federal tax extension resources.

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Indiana Extension Deadlines
Individual return
Individual Income Tax
Automatic with Federal
November 16, 2026
IN Extension Status
Automatic with Federal
Payment Voucher
Online Payment

Indiana generally grants an automatic extension for individual returns. Indiana allows a federal extension automatically; Form IT-9 is required if no federal extension is filed.

Last updated: September 12, 2026
Individual filing

Indiana Personal Tax Extension: Filing Details

Indiana generally grants an automatic extension for individual returns. Indiana allows a federal extension automatically; Form IT-9 is required if no federal extension is filed.

Extended Deadline
November 16, 2026
Extension Checklist
Original deadline
April 15, 2026
Extended deadline
November 16, 2026
Indiana return
Extension method
A federal extension automatically extends Indiana filing time; otherwise submit Form IT-9 by April 15, 2026.
Payment
Pay at least 90% of Indiana tax by April 15, 2026.
The extension applies to filing time only. Pay any balance due by the original deadline.
At a glance

Quick Reference: Deadlines and Forms

Use this summary to confirm Indiana filing deadlines, forms, and payment requirements.

ItemIndiana personal returnDeadline or method
Original deadlineForm IT-40April 15, 2026
Extended deadlineAutomatic with FederalNovember 16, 2026
Return formForm IT-40Use the current form
PaymentForm IT-9Due April 15, 2026
State Agency
Indiana Revenue
Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about Indiana personal tax extensions.