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How Should I File a Tax Extension? If you need more time to file your taxes for your business or personal life, Entrepreneur Network partner Mark Kohler can walk you through the basics.

By Mark J. Kohler

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April 18 is the tax deadline for 2017, but what if it's April 17 and you still need more time?

In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Mark Kohler explains how to file a tax extension, and why you can decrease your chances of being audited by doing so. He also breaks down an important timeline for those looking to file an extension, and how you can use one for your personal life and for your business.

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Mark J. Kohler

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Author, Attorney and CPA

Mark Kohler, M.PR.A., C.P.A., J.D., is a highly respected Founding and Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers, specializing in tax, legal, wealth, estate, and asset protection planning. With a reputation as a YouTube personality, best-selling author, and national speaker, Kohler is dedicated to guiding clients through complex legal and financial landscapes to achieve their American Dream. He also serves as the co-founder and Board Member of the Directed IRA Trust Company and has launched the Main Street Certified Tax Advisor Program to train CPAs and Enrolled Agents nationwide. As the co-host of The Main Street Business Podcast and The Directed IRA Podcast, he simplifies intricate topics like legal and tax strategy, asset protection, retirement, investing, and wealth growth. Mark Kohler's commitment to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners attain success and financial security has made him a trusted expert in the field, benefiting countless individuals and businesses in navigating the financial and business world with confidence.

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