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This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
file Form 4868, Application for Automatic xtension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return using your personal computer or through a tax professional who uses efile. File a paper Form 4868. Note: Fiscal year taxpayers may request extensions only by filing a paper Form 4868.
Due Date - Individual Returns - April 15, or the same as the IRS. Extensions - California has an automatic six-month extension to file an individual tax return. No form is required to request an extension.
Pro: A tax extension helps you avoid the late filing penalty After 60 days, the penalty increases to $485 or 100% of your unpaid taxes—whichever is lower. By requesting a tax extension, you'll get extra time to avoid this penalty.
The Failure to File penalty is 5% of the unpaid taxes for each month or part of a month that a tax return is late. The penalty won't exceed 25% of your unpaid taxes.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for resident individuals to file their belated or revised Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the Assessment Year (AY) 2024-25. The original deadline of December 31, 2024, has now been pushed to January 15, 2025.
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.
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.