IRS Form 4868 (tax extension) exists for a reason [1]. The tax system is needlessly complex, especially if you're dealing with business ownership, salaries, or

IRS Form 4868 (tax extension) exists for a reason [1]. The tax system is needlessly complex, especially if you're dealing with business ownership, salaries, or basically anything that creates additional tax complexity. I've outsourced this clown show of an obligation to an accounting firm for the past 6 years or so, but for some that's simply not a feasible option. Nor should it be required -- an additional cost for the privilege of knowing how much you need to pay in to the government (who pretty much already knows this amount, in many/most instances, mind you) is beyond absurdity. Tax filing in the US is archaic and like I've mentioned previously (but I'll say it again because it's a constant source of frustration for me) a needlessly complex process. 1: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf