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IRS Form 4868
for the current year.
IRS Form 4868 Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
What Is IRS Form 4868?
This is a tax form that was released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the IRS.
FAQ
Q: What is IRS Form 4868?
A: IRS Form 4868 is an application for automatic extension of time to file U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.
Q: How is IRS Form 4868 used?
A: IRS Form 4868 is used to request an extension of the deadline for filing your U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.
Q: Who can use IRS Form 4868?
A: Any individual taxpayer can use IRS Form 4868 to request an extension of time to file their U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.
Q: What is the deadline for filing IRS Form 4868?
A: The deadline for filing IRS Form 4868 is typically April 15th, the same deadline for filing your U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.
Q: How long does the extension granted by IRS Form 4868 last?
A: IRS Form 4868 grants a six-month extension, which means you will have until October 15th to file your U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.
Q: Is there a penalty for filing IRS Form 4868?
A: There is no penalty for filing IRS Form 4868 as long as you provide a reasonable estimate of your tax liability and pay any tax owed by the original deadline.
Form Details:
- A 4-page form available for download in PDF;
- This form cannot be used to file taxes for the current year. Choose a more recent version to file for the current tax year;
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