1. Complete IRS Form 4868 for Individuals Individual filers can use the IRS Free File tax software to electronically request a tax-filing extension on IRS.gov.

Complete IRS Form 4868 for individuals. Submit electronically through IRS e-file or by mail. Use business-specific forms like Form 7004 if applicable. 1. Complete IRS Form 4868 for Individuals ...

Individuals can receive an IRS extension by filing Form 4868 by mail or electronically using IRS Free File or, if available, through the commercial tax-preparation software that they use.

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Then, click on the "File an Extension" link. You do not need to mail in a Form 4868 if you file a request electronically. More: How some Michigan families are getting a bigger Michigan income tax ...

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESS If you have a balance due and don't timely file Form 4868, the IRS warns that you may be subject to a failure to file penalty.

It's Form 4868. And you can also electronically file that form with TurboTax Easy Extension. Tracy Byrnes: And don't some states accept the federal extension? So people should check, right?

Confirmation: When filing Form 4868 electronically you receive an acknowledgement or confirmation number for your records and you should NOT also mail in Form 4868 (unless you want to confuse the ...