Application for Automatic Extension of TimeTo File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return - Form 4868 - 2018

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Application Form 4868 requests an automatic 6-month extension to file certain U.S. individual income tax returns for the 2018 calendar year (and related tax years). The form explains how to qualify, including eligibility when living abroad, and clarifies that the extension extends filing time but not the time to pay any tax due. It outlines payment and filing options: pay via electronic methods, file electronically through IRS e-file, or file a paper return with optional payment enclosed. It also provides key deadlines and worksheet guidance for estimating total tax liability.

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Pages4

Reading Time2 min

AccessFree to download

Purpose of Form

Qualifying for the Extension

Pay Electronically

E-file Using Your Personal Computer or Through a Tax Professional

File a Paper Form 4868

When To File Form 4868

| 4868
Fom
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service(99) | Application for Automatic Extension of Time
To File U.S.Individual Income Tax Return
▶Go to www.irs.gov/Form4868 for the latest information. | OMB No.1545-0074
2018 | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | There are three ways to request an automatic extension of time tofile a U.S.individual income tax return. 1.You can pay all or part of your estimated income tax due andindicate that the payment is for an extension using Direct Pay,the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System,or using a creditor debit card.See How To Make a Payment on page 3. 2.You can file Fom 4868 electronically by accessing IRS e-fileusing your home computer or by using a tax professional who 3.You can file a paper Form 4868 and enclose payment of yourestimate of tax due (optional). It's Convenient,Safe,and Secure RSe-file is the IRS's electronicfiling program.You can get anautomatic extension of time to file your tax return by filing Form4868 electronically.You'll receive an electronic acknowledgmentonce you complete the transaction.Keep it with your records.Don'tmail in Form 4868 if you file electronically,unless you're making apayment with a check or money order(see page 3). Complete Fom 4868 to use as a worksheet.If you think you mayIf you wish to file on paper instead of electronically,fill in the Formowe tax when you file your return,you'l need to estimate your total4868 below and mail it to the address shown on page 4.tax liability and subtract how much you've already paid (lines 4,5,and 6 below).For information on using a private delivery service,see page 4.Several companies offer free e-filing of Fom 4868 through theNote:If you're a fiscal year taxpayer,you must file a paper FormFree File program.For more details,go to IRS.gov and click on4868.freefile. # General Instructions V DETACH HERE V # Application for Automatic Extension of TimeTo File U.S.Individual Income Tax Return ,2018,and ending | Individual Income Tax
Part II
Identification
Partl | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Your name(s)(see instructions) | | | | $
4 Estimate of total tax liability for 2018. | | | | | | | 5 Total 2018 payments . .
6 Balance due.Subtract line 5 fromline 4
(see instructions)
7 Amount you're paying (see instructions).▶ | | | Address(see instructions) | | | | | | | City,town,or post office | | State | ZIP code | 8 Check here if you're“out of the country”and a U.S.
citizen or resident (see instructions)...
9 Check here if you file Form 1040NR or 1040NR-EZ and
didn't receive wages as an employee subject to U.S.
income tax withholding.. . | | | 2 Your social security number | 3 Spouse's social security number | | | | | Cat.No.13141W ## Purpose of Form Use Form 4868 to apply for 6 more months (4if"out of thecountry”(defined on page 2)and a U.S.citizen or resident)to fileForm 1040,1040NR,1040NR-EZ,1040-PR,or 1040-SS. Gift and generation-skipping transfer(GST)tax return(Form709).An extension of time to file your 2018 calendar year incometax return also extends the time to file Form 709 for 2018.However,it doesn't extend the time to pay any gift and GST tax you may owefor 2018.To make a payment of gift and GST tax,see Form 8892.Ifyou don't pay the amount due by the regular due date for Form 709,you'llowe interest and may also be charged penalties.If the donordied during 2018,see the instructions for Forms 709 and 8892. ## Qualifying for the Extension To get the extra time,you must: 4868 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service(99) For calendar year 2018,or other tax year beginning For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice,see page 4. ## Pay Electronically You don't need to file Fom 4868 if you make a payment using ourelectronic payment opt

FAQs

What is Form 4868 used for?

Form 4868 is used to apply for an automatic extension of time to file a U.S. individual income tax return for an additional 6 months.

Does Form 4868 extend the time to pay taxes?

No. An extension of time to file does not extend the time to pay any gift and GST tax that may be owed, and it does not remove interest on unpaid tax amounts due by the regular due date.

What are the filing and payment options for requesting the extension?

You can pay part or all of the estimated tax electronically and request an extension, file Form 4868 electronically via IRS e-file, or file a paper Form 4868 and optionally enclose payment of the estimated tax due.

Sep 19, 2026

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