IRS Form 4868 allows taxpayers to apply for a six-month extension beyond the tax filing deadline. You should still pay the estimated amount due to avoid penalties.

As the tax deadline looms, understanding how to request an automatic extension can save you from costly penalties. Form 4868 offers a straightforward way to extend your filing deadline by six ...

File Form 4868 using online tax software or through a tax professional. Submit through IRS Free File. Mail a paper Form 4868 with payment, postmarked by April 15.

If you’re planning on pushing back your filing date, you can get an automatic six-month extension using the IRS’ Form 4868, just make sure to do it before the April tax deadline to avoid late ...

File Form 4868 using online tax software or through a tax professional. Submit through IRS Free File. Mail a paper Form 4868 with payment, postmarked by April 15.