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This document is used to apply for an automatic extension of time to file the U.S. individual income tax return.
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How to fill out Form 4868

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Obtain Form 4868 from the IRS website or your tax professional.
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Fill in your personal information at the top of the form, including name, address, and Social Security number.
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Estimate your total tax liability for the year and enter it in the appropriate box.
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Indicate the amount of any payments you have already made.
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Calculate the balance due and enter it on the form.
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Sign and date the form to certify its accuracy.
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Submit the form electronically or mail it to the IRS by the tax deadline.

Who needs Form 4868?

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Individuals who are unable to file their tax return by the due date.
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Taxpayers who want to request an automatic extension for filing their federal income tax return.
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Self-employed individuals needing more time to report their income.
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File a tax extension online with TurboTax. It's a quick, easy, and free, and it only takes a few minutes of your time.
Form 7004 can be e-filed through the Modernized e-File (MeF) platform. All the returns shown on Form 7004 are eligible for an automatic extension of time to file from the due date of the return.
How to fill out Form 4868. Form 4868 asks you to supply basic information, such as your name, address, Social Security number or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN). If you owe taxes, you'll also need to include an estimate of that bill and the amount of payment you're making.
Tip: If you filed an extension by April, then e-file your return by October 15 even if you can't pay your taxes on that date. You are not required to pay taxes when you e-file your return. This will keep your tax penalties at a minimum as the late filing penalty generally is larger than the late tax payment penalty.
An extension gives you extra time to file, but not extra time to pay. After you file an extension, if you owe taxes when you file your return, you might also have to pay penalties and interest on the tax due.
In addition, some Forms 1040, 1040-A, 1040-EZ, and 1041 cannot be e-filed if they have attached forms, schedules, or documents that IRS does not accept electronically.
Pay online and click on extension. Taxpayers simply pay what they owe using an online payment option, then click on extension as the reason for the payment. The taxpayer will receive a confirmation number of their extension for their records. There's no need to file any additional forms.
You can file Form 4868 electronically by accessing IRS e-file using your tax software or by using a tax professional who uses e-file.

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Form 4868 is an application for automatic extension of time to file U.S. individual income tax returns.
Any U.S. individual who needs additional time to file their federal income tax return can file Form 4868, but it is especially for those who may not meet the tax filing deadline.
To fill out Form 4868, provide your name, address, Social Security number, and estimate your tax liability for the year. You can file it electronically or by mailing a paper form.
The purpose of Form 4868 is to grant taxpayers an automatic extension of time to file their federal income tax return, allowing them more time to prepare their tax documents.
Form 4868 requires your personal details such as name and address, your Social Security number, as well as an estimate of your tax liability for the year and any payments made.
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