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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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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
Form 7004, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns
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.
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Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
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.
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Where to file Form 7004
Use the chart to determine where to file Form 7004 based on the tax form you complete.
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Individuals
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
Form 4868 (sp), Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return (Spanish version)
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.
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Instructions for Form 7004, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns
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.
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About Form 8878, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 4868 or Form 2350
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.
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Tax Professionals
Form 8878, IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 4868 or Form 2350
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.
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Form 15397, Application for Extension of Time to Furnish Recipient Statements
Use Form 15397, Application for Extension of Time to Furnish Recipient Statements, to request a one-time extension of up to 30 days to furnish copies of information returns (for the forms shown on line 4) to your recipients for the current tax year.
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Note: You will need an IRS Online Account (OLA) to complete online forms that require signatures.