
Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Extension Forms by Filing Status Individuals This way you won’t have to file a separate extension form and you will receive a confirmation number for your records. You can also get an extension by paying all or part of your estimated income tax due and indicate that the payment is for an extension using Direct Pay, the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), or a credit or debit card. To get the extension, you must estimate your tax liability on this form and should also pay any amount due. Filing this form gives you until October 15 to file a return. Individual tax filers, regardless of income, can use Free File to electronically request an automatic tax-filing extension. You must file your extension request no later than the regular due date of your return. You should estimate and pay any owed taxes by your regular deadline to help avoid possible penalties. An extension of time to file your return does not grant you any extension of time to pay your taxes.
Need more time to prepare your federal tax return? This page provides information on how to apply for an extension of time to file. We can’t process extension requests filed electronically after April 18, 2022.
To request an extension to file your federal taxes after April 18, 2022, print and mail Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Victims in FEMA Disaster Areas: Mail Your Request for an Extension of Time to File