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This form is an application for a 6-month extension of time to file an exempt organization return, specifically for organizations required to file forms such as Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF.
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Download Form 8868 from the IRS website or obtain a physical copy.
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Fill in the name and address of the organization applying for the extension.
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Enter the employer identification number (EIN) of the organization.
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Indicate the type of organization (e.g., 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), etc.).
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Select the appropriate box to specify the type of extension being requested: 'Automatic', 'Additional'.
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If requesting an additional extension, enter the first extension approval date.
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Sign and date the form by an authorized individual within the organization.
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Submit the completed form to the IRS either electronically or by mail before the original filing due date.

Who needs form 8868?

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Organizations eligible for tax-exempt status under IRC sections 501(c) or 527 that need more time to file their annual return (Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF).
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Any qualifying organization that has not yet filed a required return and wants to avoid penalties for late filing.
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Form 8868 is an application for an automatic extension of time to file an estate tax return, or an extension of time to file certain information returns for tax-exempt organizations.
Organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) and others who are required to file certain information returns can file Form 8868 to request an extension.
To fill out Form 8868, you need to provide the organization's name, address, Employer Identification Number (EIN), the type of return being filed and computation of the extension requested.
The purpose of Form 8868 is to request an automatic extension of time to file certain tax returns for tax-exempt organizations, ensuring they can file accurate returns without late penalties.
The form requires information such as the name and address of the organization, its EIN, the type of return for which the extension is requested, and the period for which the extension is sought.
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