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Individuals can complete IRS Form 4868 for a six-month extension. Most businesses can complete IRS Form 7004 for a six-month extension.
You can get an automatic extension of time to file your tax return by filing Form 4868 electronically. You'll receive an electronic acknowledgment once you complete the transaction.
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.
Cons of filing a tax extension If your estimate is not correct and you owe taxes when you file your return on October 15, you will owe penalty and interest charges. ing to the IRS, as of 2023, the interest rate is currently 7% compounded daily.
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.
Cons of filing a tax extension If your estimate is not correct and you owe taxes when you file your return on October 15, you will owe penalty and interest charges. ing to the IRS, as of 2023, the interest rate is currently 7% compounded daily.
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.