This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Form 4868: Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) form for individuals who wish to extend the amount of time they have to file their tax returns.
More In Help. You may request up to an additional 6 months to file your U.S. individual income tax return. There are three ways to request an automatic extension of time to file your return. You must request the extension of time to file by the regular due date of your return to avoid the penalty for filing late.
We give you an automatic 6-month extension to file your return. You must file by the deadline to avoid a late filing penalty.
1. The filing of this application on or before the due date automatically provides an extension of six months after such due date for the filing of your completed tax return, provided the tax is properly estimated and the application is accompanied by a remittance for the amount shown on line 6.