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Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, is used by individuals to apply for six (6) more months to file Form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, 1040NR, or 1040NR-EZ. A U.S. citizen or resident files this form to request an automatic extension of time to file a U.S. individual income tax return.

If you need more time to file your taxes, request an extension and pay any tax you owe by the April filing due date.

Form 7004, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns, is used to request an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the returns shown on the form.

Form 4868 (sp), Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return (Spanish version), is used by individuals to apply for six (6) more months to file Form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, 1040NR, or 1040NR-EZ. A U.S. citizen or resident files this form to request an automatic extension of time to file a U.S. individual income tax return.

Use the chart to determine where to file Form 7004 based on the tax form you complete.

A taxpayer who needs to file Forms 7004 for multiple form types may submit the forms electronically.

Form 7004, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns, is used to request an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the returns shown on the form.

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.

Complete Form 8878, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 4868 or Form 2350, when Form 4868 is filed using the Practitioner PIN method, or the taxpayer authorizes the electronic return originator (ERO) to enter or generate the taxpayer’s personal identification number (PIN) on Form 4868 or Form 2350.

Use Form 8809, Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns, to request an initial or additional extension of time to file certain forms for the current tax year.