| Tax Topic #304 |
2006 Tax Year |
Extensions of Time to File Your Tax Return
There are three choices for filing Form 4868 (PDF), Application
For Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Tax Return: electronically
(such as by computer), by paying part of your tax due with a credit card through
an outside service provider listed on the form, or by mail. If you file your Form
4868 electronically you will receive an acknowledgement or confirmation
number for your records and you do not need to send in Form 4868.
If you need to pay additional taxes, you may do so through the outside service
provider or through e-file. If you were or are serving in a combat zone, a
qualified hazardous duty area, or in a contingency operation, refer to Topic 301 for more information about extensions.
You can refer to your tax software or tax professional for ways to file
electronically using e-file services. If you wish to make a payment
using the electronic funds withdrawal option, be sure to have a copy of last
year's tax return. You will be asked to provide the Adjusted Gross Income
from the return for taxpayer verification.
Besides filing electronically, you can generally get an extension of time
to file if you pay part or all of your estimate of income tax due by credit
card. You may pay by phone or Internet through one of the service providers
listed on Form 4868. Each service provider will charge a convenience
fee based on the amount of the tax payment. At the completion of the transaction,
you will receive a confirmation number for your records.
In addition to filing Form 4868 electronically, or by paying part
of your tax by credit card, you can file Form 4868 by filling out the form
and mailing it to the place where you will file your return.
Please be aware that an extension of time to file is NOT an extension of
time to pay.
The State Government page on the IRS web site also contains information
useful to individuals. Visit the taxation links for each state's site to find
information on individual tax issues, including electronic filing. Click the
following URL to link to the State Government web sites: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99021,00.html.
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