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Individual Income Tax Return  \nIt’s Convenient, Safe, and Secure  \nIRS e-file is the IRS’s electronic filing program. You can get an automatic extension of time to file your tax return by filing Form 4868 electronically. You will receive an electronic acknowledgment once you complete the transaction. Keep it with your records. Do not send in Form 4868 if you file electronically.  \nComplete Form 4868 to use as a worksheet. If you think you may owe tax when you file your return, you will need to estimate your total tax liability and subtract how much you have already paid (lines 4, 5, and 6 below) .  \nFor more information about e-filing the Form 4868, go to [www.irs.gov](www.irs.gov).  \nIf you think you may owe tax and wish to make a payment, you can pay by electronic funds withdrawal using option 1 or you can pay by credit card using option 2. See 1 and 2 on this page for details.  \n1   \nE-file Using Your Personal Computer or Through a Tax Professional  \nRefer to your tax software package or tax preparer for ways to file electronically. Be sure to have a copy of your 2005 tax return—you will be asked to provide information from the return for taxpayer verification. If you wish to make a payment, you can pay by electronic funds withdrawal (see page 4) or send your payment to the address shown in the middle column under Where To File a Paper Form 4868 on page 4.  \n2  \nE-file and Pay by Credit Card  \nYou can get an extension if you pay part or all of your estimate of income tax due by using a credit card (American Express® Card, Discover® Card, MasterCard® card, or Visa® card) . Your payment must be at least $1. You can pay by phone or over the Internet through one of the service providers listed below.  \nEach service provider will charge a convenience fee based on the amount of the tax payment you are making. Fees may vary between service providers. You will be told what the fee is during the transaction and will have the option to continue or cancel the transaction. You can also obtain the convenience fee by calling the providers’ toll-free automated customer service numbers or visiting their websites. Do not add the convenience fee to your tax payment.  \nOfficial Payments Corporation  \n1-800-2PAY-TAXsm (1-800-272-9829)  \n1-877-754-4413 (Customer Service) [www.officialpayments.com](www.officialpayments.com)  \nLink2Gov Corporation  \n1-888-PAY-1040sm (1-888-729-1040)  \n1-888-658-5465 (Customer Service) [www.PAY1040.com](www.PAY1040.com)  \nConfirmation number. You will receive a confirmation number when you pay by credit card. Enter the confirmation number below and keep for your records.  \nEnter confirmation number here 􀀃   \n File a Paper Form 4868  \nIf you wish to file on paper instead of electronically, fill in the Form 4868 below and mail it to the address shown on  \npage 4. If you are a fiscal year taxpayer, you must file a paper Form 4868.  \n􀀂 DETACH HERE 􀀂  \n\n| Form 4868\u003Cbr>Department of the Treasury\u003Cbr>Internal Revenue Service | Application for Automatic Extension of Time\u003Cbr>To File U.S . Individual Income Tax Return\u003Cbr>For calendar year 2006, or other tax year beginning , 2006, ending , 200 .\u003Cbr>OMB No. 1545-0074\u003Cbr>2006 |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  Part I  Identification |  |  |  |  | \u003Cbr>Part II Individual Income Tax |  |  |\n| 1 Your name(s) (see instructions) |  |  |  |  | 4 5\u003Cbr>6\u003Cbr>7 | Estimate of total tax liability for 2006  $ Total 2006 payments \u003Cbr>Balance due. Subtract line 5 from line 4\u003Cbr>(see instructions) \u003Cbr>Amount you are paying (see instructions)  􀀃 |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Address (see instructions) |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| City, town, or post office |  |  | State\u003Cbr>| ZIP code | 8\u003Cbr>9 | Check here if you are “out of the country” and a U.S. ci","cbCaihRTACYr5JkU","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihRTACYr5JkU","pdf",80657,"English","# Purpose of Form\n## General Instructions\n## E-file options\n## File a Paper Form 4868","[{\"question\":\"How does Form 4868 provide extra time to file?\",\"answer\":\"Form 4868 is used to apply for 6 more months (or 4 months if out of the country, as defined) to file a qualifying return such as Form 1040/1040A/1040EZ/1040NR/1040NR-EZ.\"},{\"question\":\"What must be done to receive the extension?\",\"answer\":\"To get the extra time, you must properly estimate your 2006 tax liability, enter the total tax liability on line 4, and file Form 4868 by the regular due date of your return.\"},{\"question\":\"Does Form 4868 extend the time to pay taxes?\",\"answer\":\"No. Form 4868 does not extend the time to pay taxes. 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