Form 4868 serves as a request for an automatic extension of time to file a U.S. individual income tax return. It applies to various forms, including the 1040, 1040-SR, 1040-NR, and 1040-SS.

Why do millions of people wait until April 15 and decide to ask for an extension to file their tax return? Here's how to file an extension and why.

If you can't make the April 18 tax deadline, there are a few ways to file for a federal extension, with or without a tax professional. One option is to file Form 4868 online via IRS Free File ...

Regardless of income, individual tax filers can use IRS Free File to request an extension electronically. If you prefer to mail a paper version of the extension, called form 4868, make sure it's ...

Indeed, the IRS says it automatically counts payments made by the April 15 deadline as an extension, and by taking that step, you won't even need to file a separate Form 4868.

If you're an individual tax filer, you can use the IRS Free File regardless of your income to electronically request an automatic tax-filing extension. You'll need to fill out Form 4868 and submit ...

Form 4868 is the "Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return." This form extends your filing deadline to Oct. 15, 2025.

You have just a few hours hours to file your taxes on time or to apply for an extension. What you need to know about Tax Day 2025.

For those who have yet to file their taxes, here is what you need to know about the 2025 tax deadline and how to apply for an extension.

Perhaps the easiest way to request an extension is to submit Form 4868 (“Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return”) online through an accountant or ...