4868 Form - Personal Tax Extension
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What is Form 4868?
The IRS Form 4868 is an application for "Automatic Extension of Time To File Certain Personal income tax returns”. The IRS doesn’t require you to provide any reasons to the IRS for requesting an tax extension.
You will get extension until Oct 15 if you file form 4868 with meeting the
following conditions:
- E-file form 4868 with the IRS before April 15, 2024.
- You are required to properly estimate your 2023 tax liability.
Note: The tax extension form 4868 can only extend the amount of time to file a return; you must still pay any estimated or owed taxes by the original deadline to avoid IRS penalty.
Deadline to File Personal Tax Extension Form 4868
The Actual Deadline To file Individual Income Tax Return 1040 is April 15.
When you E-file 4868, you will get the IRS extension up to Oct 15.
Note: If the due date falls on weekends or any other legal holidays, then the deadline will be on the next business day.
Information required to file Form 4868 online
- Personal Details such as Full name, Address, & SSN (social security number). You will need the same information for your spouse if you are filing jointly.
- Total tax liability & Payment for 2023.
- Balance due if any.
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Methods to File Form 4868 online
Form 4868 can be submitted electronically or by paper.
IRS suggests electronic filing methods for quicker & secure processing. By e-filing 4868, you can avoid paper works, typo errors. You can also track the IRS status of your return easily.
If you choose to file 4868 by paper, click here to find the mailing address.
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How to e-file Form 4868 with our Software?
Follow the simple process to e-file your Form 4868 with our software:
- Step 1Select the IRS income tax extension type you would like to file. (Either individual or joint filing)
- Step 2 Enter your basic Details
- Step 3 Enter payment details if you owe any taxes
- Step 4 Review and transmit your Form 4868 to the IRS
Late Filing Penalties for Form 1040?
A late filing penalty, usually 5% of the amount due for each month or part of the month the return is late, is charged if your return is filed after the due date. The maximum penalty is 25%. For returns filed 60 days or later, the minimum penalty is $135 or the balance of the tax dues, whichever is smaller. If you can show reasonable cause, you may not have to pay the late filing fee. But you can avoid that altogether if you choose to e-file 1040 extension.
Once you have filed Form 4868, you can file your tax return at any time before the IRS tax extension expires. If you fail to file your return or pay any tax due by the deadline, you may incur penalties and/or interest. If you owe any tax and fail to pay it by the regular due date, even if you did file an extension, interest will be assessed until you pay the tax. You will owe the interest regardless of the reason for paying late.
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Recently Asked Questions
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