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Extension of time to file your tax returnNeed more time to prepare your federal tax return? This page provides information on how to apply for an extension of time to file.
Extension form for individuals
Information about Form 4868, including recent updates, related forms and instructions on how to file.
Extension form for businesses
Information about Form 7004, including recent updates, related forms and instructions on how to file.
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Extensions of time for filing
Learn how to request an extension of time to file ExSTARS Reports.
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Small Businesses
Form 7004 — Multiple extensions filed in the same tax year
A taxpayer who needs to file Forms 7004 for multiple form types may submit the forms electronically.
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Corporations
Extension of time to file exempt organization returns
Procedures for requesting an extension of time to file an exempt organization return.
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Large Businesses
Things for extension filers to keep in mind as they prepare to file
Tax Tip 2023-92, July 20, 2023 — Many people requested an extension to file their tax return after the usual April deadline. These filers have until Oct. 16, 2023, to complete and file their tax return.
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Individuals, Businesses
About Form 7004, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns
Information about Form 7004, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns, including recent updates, related forms, and instructions on how to file. Form 7004 is used to request an automatic extension to file the certain returns.
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Businesses
Get an automatic six more months to file; all taxpayers can use IRS Free File to request an extension
IR-2022-71, March 29, 2022 — The IRS reminds taxpayers that if they’re unable to file their tax return by this year’s April 18 deadline, there’s an easy, online option to get more time to complete their return.
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News Media, Individuals, Tax Professionals, Businesses
IRS: Don’t miss this important Oct. 17 tax extension deadline
IR-2022-175, October 7, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminds taxpayers who requested an extension to file their 2021 tax return to do so by Monday, October 17.
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News Media, Individuals, Tax Professionals, Businesses
October FBAR extension deadline nears for foreign bank and financial account holders
IR-2022-174, October 6, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminds U.S. citizens, resident aliens and domestic legal entities that the extension deadline to file their annual Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) is October 15. For additional information about filing deadlines, filers should look to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) website.
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Individuals, Residents, Businesses, Nonresidents
The extension deadline is coming up – avoid bad apples when choosing a preparer
Tax Tip 2023-109, Sept. 6, 2023 — The Oct. 16, 2023, extension filing deadline is coming up, and many taxpayers who requested an extension are now choosing a tax return preparer. Most tax return preparers provide honest, quality service, but there are some bad apples out there – from unethical preparers to outright scammers.
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Individuals, Businesses, Tax Professionals
Failure to file penalty
Calculate, pay or remove the Failure to File Penalty when you don’t file your tax return by the due date.
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Individuals, Businesses, Tax Professionals