4868 Form

What is 4868 Form?

A 4868 Form, also known as the Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, is a document that allows individuals to request an extension for filing their federal income tax return. This form gives taxpayers an additional six months to file their return, moving the deadline from April 15th to October 15th.

What are the types of 4868 Form?

There are two types of 4868 Form. The first type is for individuals who need an extension to file their federal income tax return. The second type is for individuals who are outside the United States and Puerto Rico and qualify for an automatic two-month extension. This extension moves their deadline to June 15th.

Extension for filing federal income tax return within the United States
Extension for individuals outside the United States

How to complete 4868 Form

To complete the 4868 Form, follow these steps:

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Provide your personal information, including your name, Social Security number, and address.
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Indicate the type of extension you are requesting.
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Calculate your total tax liability for the year.
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Estimate your total payments and any credits you may have.
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Determine the balance due or refund amount.
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Sign and date the form.
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Submit the completed form to the IRS either online or by mail.

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Questions & answers

You can file Form 4868 by phone anytime through April 15 (or the following business day, if on a weekend or holiday). The special toll-free phone number is 1-888-796-1074. Use Form 4868 as a worksheet to prepare for the call and have a copy of your previous year's federal income tax return available.
Free File: Everyone Can File an Extension for Free Please be aware that filing an extension gives you time to e-file your federal tax return. If you have a balance due, the deadline to pay is still April 18, 2022. However, if you want to file your taxes now with free, easy to use software use IRS Free File.
To request an extension to file your federal taxes after April 18, 2022, print and mail Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. We can't process extension requests filed electronically after April 18, 2022. Find out where to mail your form.
You may file your extension in any one of three ways listed below: Pay all or part of your estimated income tax due and indicate that the payment is for an extension using IRS Direct Pay, EFTPS: The Electronic Federal Tax Payment System, or a credit or debit card. You'll receive a confirmation number for your records.
You can e-File Form 4868 or Form 2350 for free on eFile.com. After you have e-Filed an IRS accepted tax extension, you can complete your 2021 Tax Return by October 15 October 17, 2022. all your tax extension information will be in your eFile.com account when you e-file.
To request an extension to file your federal taxes after April 18, 2022, print and mail Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.