Tax season is a nightmare. Every year, I deal with financial chaos, Justice League accounting disasters, and at least one superhero trying to claim a ridiculous deduction (Flash tried to write off “running shoes” as a business expense. He doesn’t even wear shoes).

This year, I filed for a tax extension. More time. Less stress. Or so I thought.

Turns out, the IRS doesn’t care if you have an extension—estimated taxes are still due on time.

What the IRS Didn’t Mention (Until It Was Too Late)

A filing extension gives you more time to submit your tax return.

✔ More time for paperwork.

✔ More time to track down receipts.

✔ More time to argue with Alfred about my “questionable” spending.

But it doesn’t give you more time to pay what you owe.

The IRS still expects estimated tax payments by the normal deadlines. Miss them? You get hit with penalties and interest.

How They Get You

Here’s the breakdown:

• Quarterly estimated taxes are still due on April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15.

• Even if you extend your return until October, the IRS still charges penalties for unpaid estimated taxes.

• If you don’t pay enough throughout the year, they fine you—because they want their money now, not later.

Translation? A tax extension is a paperwork delay, not a payment delay.

Why This is a Problem for Me

• Wayne Enterprises runs a lot of “complex financial operations.” (Alfred made me phrase it that way.)

• The Batcave isn’t cheap. Neither are Batmobiles, grappling hooks, or anti-Joker contingency plans.

• Justice League funding? Let’s just say Superman doesn’t contribute.

So now, instead of focusing on keeping Gotham safe, I have to deal with late payment penalties—all because I assumed an extension meant I could actually extend my payments.

Final Thoughts

Filing extensions don’t extend your tax payments. The IRS still wants their money, on time, every time.

If you think you can delay paying what you owe, think again.

Even I can’t escape this. And I have way more resources than you do.