How to E-file a Tax Extension

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Individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations Depending on the extension type, your deadline to file can be extended by up to six months. Keep in mind that when you’re applying for an extension, you’re only applying for an extension of time to file. Any taxes you owe to the IRS must be paid by the original filing deadline.

The deadline to file an extension form with the IRS is generally the original tax filing deadline. The Form 7004 due date for business extensions is March 15; Form 4868 for personal tax extensions is due April 15; and Form 8868 for non-profit and other tax-exempt organizations is traditionally due on May 15. But, these dates could differ depending on your organization’s fiscal year.

The easiest way to file your income tax extension is through the IRS-authorized e-file provider, ExpressExtension.com. At ExpressExtension, To e-file, simply gather the information you’ll need, create an account with ExpressExtension, and you can have your extension filed in a matter of minutes.

After you’ve created an ExpressExtension account, click on the “Create Extension” button next to the form you need to complete, and the system will walk you through the process of entering your information step by step. For business or exempt extensions, you will need your EIN or Federal ID number, business name, and contact information. For personal tax extensions, you’ll need to provide your name, social security number, address, and whether or not you’re filing jointly. No matter what extension form you’re filing, you’ll need to provide an estimate of your taxes due and specify which form you normally use to file your income taxes.

After you enter your information, you have the option to pay either all or some of what you owe, and then you can transmit your extension form directly to the IRS. After it’s been transmitted, we’ll send you an email confirmation notice on the status of your return. If for any reason your return is rejected by the IRS, you can re-transmit with ExpressExtension at no additional charge.

If you have any questions at all about tax extensions or the e-filing process, you can contact us at our Rock Hill, SC based support center at 803-514-5155 or by email at [email protected].