• Additional time required to prepare tax documents
• An unexpected event occurred during the deadline
• Stuck with the other important works

It’s important to keep in mind an extension only pushes back the due date for your 1040 tax filing and it does not extend your time for paying any taxes you may owe. If you owe taxes this year, you need to estimate the amount and make a payment by when you file the extension.

Check with the procedure of how and when to file for an IRS extension with these following instructions from ExpressExtension.

Form 4868

Form 4868 is a tax extension is used by U.S. individual taxpayers to get an automatic extension of up to 6 months to file their personal income tax returns.

When you File form 4868 you can get an additional time of up to 6 months to file your Personal tax returns.

Extend the deadline of following forms using 4868:
Form 1040, 1040NR, 1040NR-EZ, 1040-PR, 1040-SS

Check how to file Your 1040 Extension Form 4868 in Minutes

When to file the 4868 extension?

You can E-File form 4868 on or before April 15, 2024 Midnight. Then the filing of your 1040 tax form is extended up to October 15, 2024.

If you live outside the United States

If you are away from the country, pay the tax and file your return by June 15, 2024. File the extension form and be sure to check the box on line 8 if you need an additional four months to
file your return.

What if your Form gets rejected by the IRS?

If you applied for an extension before the deadline and the IRS rejects it, you can retransmit the return within the Perfection Period, which is for five days.

What are the options for filing an extension with the IRS?

Option 1: File your Federal Tax Extension electronically
Option 2: Print and mail the completed IRS extension form

Why E-filing 4868 is the best method to file extension?

If you are planning to file an extension by paper, you need to send the 4868 paper form before 4 to 5 days of the deadline. As an individual, you may look for an extension at the last minute of the deadline to file the returns, and that's why filing form 4868 online is preferred rather than the paper filing.

Find the advantages below in e-filing:

• Getting approval in minutes.
• You don't need to wait for a long queue.
• Apply from anywhere at any time.

Applying for an 4868 extension with IRS-authorized e-file provider like ExpressExtension is much more secure than sending tax information through the postal mail.

How ExpressExtension Helps You to File Personal Tax Extension Form 4868?

• ExpressExtension offers an easy-to-use e-filing experience to apply and get file form 4868
  e-filed in minutes. Our internal audit check will ensure that the IRS accepts your return at all time. You don't need to enter any explanation for filing a 1040 extension form.

• You can choose the payment option (EFW/EFTPS) if you owe taxes through our software. You can retransmit the return for Free if the IRS rejects your extension.

• If you are a Tax professional and looking to file more number of 4868 extension, then you are at the right place, as you can manage all your extension at one place with our Software. Our US Based support will assist you at any time during the 4868 filing process.

• To know more about our e-filing features, visit ExpressExtension.com.