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This form is utilized to request an automatic 6-month extension of time to file certain exempt organization returns. The application must be submitted by the specified due date and is intended for use by various types of tax-exempt organizations.
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How to fill out form 8868

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Obtain Form 8868 from the IRS website or your tax professional.
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Fill out Part I to request an automatic extension. Provide the name, address, and EIN (Employer Identification Number) of the organization.
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Enter the tax year for which you are requesting an extension.
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Complete Part II if you are applying for a 6-month extension beyond the original due date.
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Ensure to check the appropriate boxes if the organization is a Category A or Category B filer.
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Sign and date the form.
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Send the completed form to the appropriate IRS address.

Who needs form 8868?

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Tax-exempt organizations that are required to file Form 990 series returns.
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Organizations that need additional time to file their tax returns.
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Any organization eligible for automatic or discretionary extensions under IRS guidelines.
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Form 8868 is an IRS form used by organizations to apply for an automatic extension of time to file their federal tax returns.
Organizations that are required to file Form 990, Form 990-EZ, Form 990-PF, or Form 990-T must file Form 8868 if they wish to request an extension for filing their tax returns.
To fill out Form 8868, organizations need to provide their identifying information, check the appropriate box for the type of extension they are requesting, and include any required payment for extensions if applicable.
The purpose of Form 8868 is to provide eligible organizations with an automatic extension of time to file their tax returns, helping them avoid late filing penalties.
Form 8868 requires reporting the organization's name, address, Employer Identification Number (EIN), the type of return for which an extension is requested, and the specific reason for the extension request.
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