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IRS Form 8809 Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns
What Is IRS Form 8809?
IRS Form 8809, Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns , is a fiscal instrument filled out by a taxpayer asking for additional time to submit an information return.
Alternate Names:
- Tax Form 8809;
- Extension Form 8809.
This statement was designed for taxpayers that have to request a filing extension prior to submitting IRS Forms W-2, W-2G, 1042-S, 1094-C, 1095, 1097-BTC, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, and 8027. Once you understand you cannot gather enough information promptly or you were forced to deal with an unforeseen event that disrupted your business practice, you have to let the government know about it instead of being charged with fines and penalties inevitable for taxpayers that fail to submit tax documentation on time.
This application was released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on August 1, 2020 - older editions of the form are now outdated. An IRS Form 8809 fillable version is available for download below.
Form 8809 Instructions
Follow these Form 8809 instructions to ask tax organs for extra time to collect data and submit an information return:
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Identify yourself - write down your full name, taxpayer identification number, correspondence address, telephone number, and email address . Check the box to specify how you are planning to submit an information return in the future - via mail or online.
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In case you are preparing a request for more than one taxpayer, it is necessary to provide personal details on every prospective filer - indicate the number of filers and attach a separate sheet that lists all the names and taxpayer identification numbers.
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If you submitted a similar request in the past but found out you need more time to prepare a return and this is your second application, check the appropriate box . Read the list of information returns and confirm the numbers of forms you are going to submit.
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Elaborate on the circumstances that prevented you from filing the documentation on time - for instance, you suffered from illness, were unable to obtain data for an accurate return, or dealt with a natural disaster that interfered with your business operations. Note that you are only obliged to clarify the reason behind late filing if you submit IRS Form W-2 or IRS Form 1099-NEC. Certify the application by adding your title, writing down the actual date, and signing the form.
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Submit the paperwork - it is advised to opt for e-filing to make sure tax authorities are aware of your request as quickly as possible . However, traditional filing is still an option - send the document to the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service Center, Ogden, UT 84201-0209. This method is the only alternative if you need to enclose a list of filers with the application. As for the Form 8809 extension due date, the taxpayer is encouraged to submit the papers as soon as they learn about the need for an extension and before the deadline for the return in question comes.
Download IRS Form 8809 Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns
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