Get the free Form 8868

This form is used to request a 6-month automatic extension of time to file various exempt organization returns with the IRS. The form specifies that it is for exempt organizations to extend their due date for filing tax returns such as Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.

How to fill out form 8868

How to fill out form 8868

1. Obtain Form 8868 from the IRS website or your tax professional.
2. Fill in the identifying information, including your name, address, and Employer Identification Number (EIN).
3. Select the appropriate checkboxes indicating whether you are applying for an automatic extension or requesting additional time beyond the automatic extension.
4. Specify the type of organization that is applying for the extension.
5. Provide the original due date of your return.
6. Sign and date the form, ensuring that the information provided is accurate and complete.
7. Submit the completed form to the IRS by the due date, either by mail or electronically if eligible.

Who needs form 8868?

1. Organizations that are tax-exempt and need additional time to file their annual information returns (Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF).
2. Nonprofit organizations seeking automatic extensions for filing their tax returns.
3. Any organization that has not filed their return by the due date and needs to request an extension.

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What is form 8868?

Form 8868 is an application for an automatic extension of time to file an information return, which is typically used by organizations exempt from federal income tax.

Who is required to file form 8868?

Organizations that are tax-exempt, such as charities and nonprofit organizations, are required to file Form 8868 if they need an extension to file their annual information returns.

How to fill out form 8868?

To fill out Form 8868, you need to provide your organization's name, address, and employer identification number (EIN), indicate the type of return for which you are requesting an extension, and sign the form.

What is the purpose of form 8868?

The purpose of Form 8868 is to provide qualifying organizations an automatic extension of time to file their annual information returns, such as Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF.

What information must be reported on form 8868?

Form 8868 requires organizations to report their name, address, EIN, the type of return they are requesting an extension for, and the reason for the delay if it's not the first extension.