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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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IRS.gov offers Free File service, other resources; provides extension filers summertime help ahead of October deadline
IR-2024-192, July 22, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers who requested an extension of time to file their taxes to consider using IRS Free File and other resources on IRS.gov to help them file over the summer rather than waiting for the October deadline. There’s no need to wait if taxpayers are ready to file.
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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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IRS reminder to disaster victims with extensions: File 2022 returns by Feb. 15; all or parts of 8 states and 2 territories affected
IR-2024-29, Jan. 31, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded disaster-area taxpayers who received extensions to file their 2022 returns that these returns are due on Feb. 15, 2024.
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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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Unrelated business income tax return extension procedures
Procedures for extending the due date of Form 990-T
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Faxing request for extension of time to furnish statements to recipients
How to request for extension of time to furnish statements to recipients for Pub 515, Form 1099, Form 1042S, Form w-2, Form w-2VI, Form w-2GU, and Form w-2AS.
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Filing season statistics
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.
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Form 8878 (sp), IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Form 4868 (sp) or Form 2350 (sp) (Spanish Version)
Complete Form 8878 (sp), IRS e-file Signature Authorization for Application for Extension of Time to File Form 4868 (sp) or Form 2350 (sp) (Spanish version), when Form 4868 (SP) 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 (sp) or Form 2350 (sp).
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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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About Form 1127, Application for Extension of Time for Payment of Tax Due to Undue Hardship
Information about Form 1127, Application for Extension of Time for Payment of Tax Due to Undue Hardship, including recent updates, related forms, and instructions on how to file. Form 1127 is used by taxpayers to request extension of time to pay taxes.
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