Ohio state tax extension guide
OHIO · STATE TAX EXTENSION GUIDE

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

Individual Income Tax · Form IT 1040

Ohio generally honors a federal extension for individual returns. The 2025 return and payment are due April 15, with filing extended to October 15. For federal details, see our federal tax extension resources.

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Ohio Extension Deadlines
Individual return
Individual Income Tax
Automatic with Federal
October 15, 2026
OH Extension Status
Automatic with Federal
Payment Voucher

Ohio generally honors a federal extension for individual returns. The 2025 return and payment are due April 15, with filing extended to October 15.

Last updated: September 12, 2026
Individual filing

Ohio Personal Tax Extension: Filing Details

Ohio generally honors a federal extension for individual returns. The 2025 return and payment are due April 15, with filing extended to October 15.

Extended Deadline
October 15, 2026
Extension Checklist
Original deadline
April 15, 2026
Extended deadline
October 15, 2026
Ohio return
Extension method
Ohio honors the federal extension. Ohio does not require a separate state extension request form.
Payment
Pay Ohio tax by April 15, 2026; the extension applies to filing time only.
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 Ohio filing deadlines, forms, and payment requirements.

ItemOhio personal returnDeadline or method
Original deadlineForm IT 1040April 15, 2026
Extended deadlineAutomatic with FederalOctober 15, 2026
Return formForm IT 1040Use the current form
PaymentForm IT 1040Due April 15, 2026
State Agency
Ohio Revenue
Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about Ohio personal tax extensions.