Internal Revenue Service - Federal Tax Extension Information

Eligibility

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Hours

Taxpayers' Service: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

(800) 829-1040

Voice

Website

https://www.irs.gov/filing/get-an-extension-to-file-your-tax-return

Application process

There are three ways to request an automatic extension of time to file a U.S. individual income tax return: 1) Electronically file Form 4868 (PDF), Application For Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Tax Return. 2) You can pay all or part of your estimate of income tax due using a credit or debit card or by using the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). 3) You can file a paper Form 4868 by mail.

Fees

There is no cost to access or download Form 4868, but fees may vary to file Form 4868. Call or visit website for more information.

Service area

Provides forms to request an extension of time to file a U.S. Tax Return.

What's Here

General Federal Income Tax Information

Providing organization

Internal Revenue Service

Administers and enforces federal tax law.