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This form is used by exempt organizations to apply for a six-month extension of time to file their annual returns. Electronic filing is available for most returns except for some specific forms. The application must be filed by the due date for filing the return.

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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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Enter the name of your organization at the top of the form.

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Fill in the Employer Identification Number (EIN) or, if applicable, the Social Security Number (SSN).

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Provide the mailing address of your organization.

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Indicate the type of organization on the form.

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Specify the tax year for which you are requesting an extension.

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Check the appropriate box if you are applying for a 6-month or 3-month extension.

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Fill in any other necessary information as required on form fields.

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Sign and date the form.

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Submit the completed form by mail or electronically, ensuring it is sent before the due date of the original return.

Who needs form 8868?

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Organizations exempt from income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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Nonprofit organizations that are required to file an annual return (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-N).

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Organizations needing additional time to file their annual return.

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What is form 8868?

Form 8868 is an application for an automatic extension of time to file an exempt organization return.

Who is required to file form 8868?

Organizations that are exempt from federal income tax and are required to file Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF must file Form 8868 to request an extension.

How to fill out form 8868?

To fill out Form 8868, provide the name, address, and Employer Identification Number (EIN) of the organization, select the type of return for which you're requesting an extension, and sign the form.

What is the purpose of form 8868?

The purpose of Form 8868 is to allow exempt organizations extra time to file their tax return without incurring penalties for late filing.

What information must be reported on form 8868?

Form 8868 requires reporting of the organization's name, address, EIN, and the type of return for which the extension is being requested.

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