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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.

IR-2022-137, July 13, 2022 — With millions of people still waiting to file their tax returns, the IRS reminds them to file as soon as possible and take advantage of special tools available on IRS.gov that can help them file.

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.

Information about Form 8878, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 4868 or Form 2350, including recent updates, related forms, and instructions on how to file. Complete Form 8878 when Form 4868 is filed using a Practitioner PIN, or when the ERO is authorized to enter the taxpayer’s PIN.

These tables present information from the population of all Forms 1040 processed by the IRS on or before week 30 of the calendar year. Returns filed primarily reflect income earned in the respective Filing Year, but exclude taxpayers who requested a 6-month filing extension by filing Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.

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.

Information about Form 8878-A, IRS e-file Electronic Funds Withdrawal Authorization for Form 7004, including recent updates, related forms, and instructions on how to file. Form 8878-A allows the use of a PIN to authorize an electronic funds withdrawal of the balance due on an electronic Form 7004.

Release memo for tax year 2024 Modernized e-File schema and business rules for Form 4868 version 2.0

Calculate, pay or remove the Failure to File Penalty when you don’t file your tax return by the due date.

If you received a CP notice about filing your Form 5500 series return or Form 5558, Application for Extension of Time To File Certain Employee Plan Returns, the following information will help you understand why you received the notice and how to respond.