To do so, you must file FormĤ868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Return by the due date, you may be able to get an automatic 6-month extension of If you are not able to file your federal individual income tax Get more time if you are in a Combat Zone - see more info hereĪutomatic 6 Months Extension for Individuals.Under special rules, get an additional 2 months after the 4 months - see more info here.Get an additional 4 months extension by filing Form 4868 - see more info here.If you are out of the country, get an additional 2 months without filing a form - see more info here.

Filing Form 4868 gives you an Automatic 6 Months Extension - see more info below.

Pay what you owe by Credit Card - pay by phone or internet - no form to file - see Option 2.

File Form 4868 via IRS Free File - go to.

File Form 4868 through UncleFed's partner when available.

File Form 4868 via your tax professional - see Option 1.

File Form 4868 on your personal computer via tax software - see Option 1.

File Form 4868 by mail - download Form 4868 here - see Option 3.

Please be aware that an extension of time to file your return does not grant you any extension of time to pay your tax liability. Need more time to prepare your federal tax return? This page provides information on how to apply for an extension of time to file. Mailing Address for Sending Form 4868 | E-file Options You Need an Extension Because You are in a Combat Zone

You Need an Extension Because You're Out of the country Extension of Time to File Your Tax Return

Us resident 2016 tax extension form