File and then do your 2nd consult, then amend if needed. I think the key aspect here is how aggressive you want to be with your filings. Some CPAs do whatever you want, some will advise conservative filing. Personally, I go conservative, because audits are a huge time sink.
I don't think you can file an extension on an extension can you? The extension is what is due this Monday, October 17th.
Get this book for $60, it is worth it and way cheaper than CPA consults. https://greentradertax.com/shop-guides/greens-trader-tax-guide/
%% Good one +good 2. IF, trader has say, 20 pages of federal taxes, then simply call some CPAs from the yellow phone book+ ask the CPA what would he charge for 20 pages + then ask that question Most any good pro[ lawyer, CPA ....]will answer those 2 simple question like that. Federal tax law changes , but most likely have to pay a gain on that home office,when /if you sell the real estate.[Any IRS audit will have the goal of getting more money from you; so just keep good records. ] Any one that gives 10% + is above average + i really dont care about that. Even though some good tax lawyer books have some helpful averages] Home office deduction rules are clear,[but changes year to year] unlike a lot of federal tax law.....