Use Form 8868, Application for Extension of Time To File an Exempt Organization Return PDF, to request a 6-month automatic extension of time to file any of the following returns: Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax PDF Form 990-BL, Information and Initial Excise Tax Return for Black Lung Benefit Trusts and Certain Related Persons PDF Form 990-EZ, Short Form Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax PDF Form 990-PF, Return of Private Foundation PDF Form 990-T, Unrelated Business Income Tax Return PDF Form 1041-A, U.S. Information Return - Trust Accumulation of Charitable Amounts PDF Form 4720, Return of Certain Excise Taxes on Charities and Other Persons under Chapter 41 and 42 of the Internal Revenue Code PDF Form 5227, Split Interest Trust Information Return PDF Form 6069, Return of Excise Tax on Excess Contributions to Black Lung Benefit Trust under Section 4953 and Computation of Section 192 Deduction PDF Form 8870, Information Return for Transfers Associated with Certain Personal Benefit Contracts PDF An organization will only be allowed an extension of 6 months for a return for a tax year. Note that Form 8868 cannot be filed to extend the due date of a Form 990-N. Extending the time for filing a return does not extend the time for paying tax. To avoid interest and penalties, send the full balance due as soon as possible with Form 8868. Additional information Annual reporting and filing
