File for an Extension to Pay Your Taxes
Automatic Extension of Time to File
If you need more time to file your taxes, you can request an automatic extension of time to file. This will give you an extra six months to file your return, without having to pay any penalties or interest. To file for an extension, you can use Form 4868 Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File US Individual Income Tax Return. You can file by mail online.
How to File for an Extension
To file for an extension, you must estimate your tax liability on Form 4868 and should also pay any amount due. You can also file a paper Form 4868 and enclose payment of your estimate of tax due optional.
If you are filing for an extension to pay your taxes, you can use Form 1127 to request an extension of time under Internal Revenue Code section 6161 for payment of the following amounts:
- Income tax
- Self-employment tax
- Estate tax
- Gift tax
- Certain excise taxes
You can view the amount you owe your payment plan details payment history and any scheduled or pending payments, online.
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