abctax55
Level 15

I would not *take my chances*.  Filing an extension is very easy, and the unknown is very scary. 

I did 2018 projections for a client...no tax, no estimates, all was good.  Until he showed up with 1099-B from his adviser who *re-balanced* the portfolio with consideration of tax consequences to the turn of $ 120,000 capital gains (S/T & L/T).

"*******Tax software is no substitute for a professional tax preparer*******
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