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Amounts due by April 17 are still required; otherwise interest and possible penalties may apply.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":78,"og:type":120,"og:title":59,"og:site_name":91,"og:description":61},"article",{"robots":122,"canonical":78},"index,follow",{"doc_id":124,"site_id":56},304230,1790215452,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":127},{"doc_id":124,"user_id":128,"nickname":88,"user_avatar":60,"doc_module":9,"category_id":40,"category_name":41,"doc_title":59,"doc_description":61,"doc_content":129,"file_id":130,"file_url":131,"file_type":132,"file_size":133,"view_count":79,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":9,"is_downloadable":9,"audit_status":9,"page_count":9,"language":134,"language_code":57,"site_id":56,"html_lang":57,"table_of_contents":135,"faqs":136,"seo_title":137,"seo_description":61,"update_tm":138,"read_time":4},4398046744996,"Sample article for organizations to use in reaching employees and other taxpayers (332 word count)  \nCustomize and provide the following helpful information about filing an extension for filing tax returns in your communication vehicles.  \nNeed more time to file your income taxes? Consider an extension  \nThese days, life can really be hectic and something is bound to be forgotten in the shuffle, particularly filing your income tax return. If you can’t get it completed by April 17, you can file for an automatic extension of time to file to give yourself something very precious—time.  \nThere are three ways to do this, and with the first two options, you’ll get a confirmation number foryour records.  \n1. Electronically file Form 4868 , Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U. S. Individual Tax Return. If you need to pay additional taxes, you may do so through a tax professional* or do it yourself through e-file.  \n2. Pay all or part of your estimate of income tax due using a credit or debit card by phone or through the internet. Contact information for IRS e-pay service providers and their fees is available on [irs.gov](irs.gov).  \n3. File a paper Form 4868 and mail it to the appropriate address provided on Page 4 of the form.  \nTo qualify for an extension, you must estimate your 2011 tax liability properly and then enter your total tax liability on Line 4 of Form 4868.  \nFiling for an extension will give you an extra six months (with some exceptions) to file Forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, 1040NR, 1040NR-EZ, 1040-PR or 1040-SS.  \nNote: An extension of time to file is NOT an extension of time to pay. If you do not pay the amount due by April 17, 2012, you will owe interest and may be charged penalties.  \nVisit the following state links for information about filing your state tax return.  \n*Refer to your tax software or tax professional for ways to file electronically using e-file services. Several companies offer free filing of Form 4868 through the Free File program that you can access on the [IRS.gov](IRS.gov) website. If you wish to file electronically, be sure to have a copy of last year's tax return. You will need the adjusted gross income from your tax return.  \nNOTE TO EDITOR: Below are links to helpful information about filing an extension on [IRS.gov](IRS.gov).  \nTopic 304-Extensions of Time to File Your Tax Return","cbCaiiPVtgViV8St","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiPVtgViV8St","pdf",19852,"English","# Requesting an Extension of Time to File\n## Three Ways to File Form 4868\n## Qualification and Key Deadlines\n## Extension vs. Payment of Taxes","[{\"question\":\"When should you request an automatic extension of time to file?\",\"answer\":\"If you cannot complete your income tax return by April 17, you can file for an automatic extension to buy time.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the three ways to request the extension using Form 4868?\",\"answer\":\"You can file Form 4868 electronically, pay all or part of the estimated income tax using a credit/debit card via phone or the internet, or file a paper Form 4868 and mail it to the address on Page 4.\"},{\"question\":\"Does an extension of time to file also extend the time to pay taxes?\",\"answer\":\"No. An extension to file is not an extension to pay. 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