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.
To get the extra time, you must: 1. Properly estimate your 2024 tax liability using the information available to you, 2. Enter your total tax liability on line 4 of Form 4868, and 3. File Form 4868 by the regular due date of your return.
A tax extension is a request for an additional six months to file a tax return with the IRS. Extensions typically move the filing deadline from mid-April to mid-October.
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.