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Include) “NTF” followed by the form or pub number (for example, “NTF1040”,“NTFW4”, “NTF501”, etc. ) in the body of the message to route your message properly. We cannot respond to all comments due to the high volume we receive and may not be able to consider many suggestions until the subsequent revision of the product, but we will review each “NTF”message. If you have comments on reducing paperwork and respondent (filer) burden, with respect to draft or final forms, please respond to the relevant information collection through the Federal Register process; for more info, click here.  \nDRAFT — DO NOT FILE  \nTREASURY/IRS AND OMB USE ONLY DRAFT  \nForm 4868  \nDepartment of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service  \nApplication for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S . Individual Income Tax Return  \n[Go to](Go to www.irs.gov/Form4868 for)[ www.irs.gov/Form4868](Go to www.irs.gov/Form4868 for)[ for](Go to www.irs.gov/Form4868 for) the latest information.  \nOMB No. 1545-0074  \n2026  \nThere are three ways to request an automatic extension of time to file a U.S. individual income tax return.  \n1. You can pay all or part of your estimated income tax due and indicate that the payment is for an extension using your bank account; a digital wallet such as Click to Pay, PayPal, or Venmo; cash; or a credit or debit card. See How To Make a Payment, later, [and](and www.irs.gov/Payments for more)[ www.irs.gov/Payments](and www.irs.gov/Payments for more)[ for more](and www.irs.gov/Payments for more) information.  \n2. You can file Form 4868 electronically by accessing IRS e-file using your tax software or by using a tax professional who uses e-file.  \n3. 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