What year must you file taxes for if you are making an extension request in 2023?

When making an extension request in 2023, the year you are requesting an extension for is the previous tax year, which is 2022. Tax filings are typically due on April 15 of each year for the previous year's income. Therefore, if you are filing for an extension in 2023, you are essentially seeking additional time to file your taxes for the year 2022. This is a common practice for taxpayers who may need more time to gather necessary documents or who might not be able to complete their tax return by the original deadline. Filing for the current tax year (2023) would not apply in this context, as the tax season for 2023 filings would not even be underway yet.