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The deadline for filing your personal tax extension is the same as the original deadline of your personal income tax return (usually April 15th). If you are filing online, you must e-file your personal income by midnight on April 15th in your local time zone.

Not at all! The IRS allows a few days for you to be officially approved for a tax extension. This means that you also generally have a few days after the deadline to fix any possible errors that might cause rejection.

Depending on volumes, you will generally hear back within a few hours about the status of your personal tax extension. Remember that as long as you submit your extension request by midnight on the IRS deadline, your application will be marked as submitted “on time.”

Most extended personal income tax returns are due 6 months after the original filing deadline — October 15th. However, some exceptions may apply if you are living out of the country or if you are military serving in a combat zone. See our FAQ pertaining to out-of-the-country filers and our article about military tax extensions for further details

FileLater services will electronically file IRS Tax Form 4868 for your personal income tax extension. This will give you a 6-month extension for your 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, 1040NR, 1040NR-EZ, 1040-PR, or 1040-SS tax return. FileLater can also help business owners extend their business tax returns. To learn more about business extensions, visit our Business Income Tax Extensions section.

The IRS does offer special tax extension allowances for military personnel. You can read our article about Military Tax Extensions or refer to IRS Publication 3 (Armed Forces Tax Guide) for details.

If you plan on filing a joint tax return that year, you can include your spouse on your personal income tax extension. Note that you will need to provide your spouse’s Social Security Number to get a joint extension. On the other hand, if you plan on filing your taxes separately, you and your spouse should submit two separate tax extension applications.

Although are you not required to make a payment of the taxes you estimate as due, filing a tax extension does not extend the time you have to pay taxes. If you do not pay the amount due by the original due date (usually April 15th), you will likely be charged interest and be subject to late payment penalties. See IRS Payments and Penalties for more information.

FileLater services will help you decide whether or not you should make a tax payment when you e-file your extension. As a FileLater customer, you will have access to our simple tax calculator that helps you determine if you should make a tax payment and how much of a payment is recommended.

“Out of the Country” means either you live outside the United States (and Puerto Rico) and your main place of work is outside the United States (and Puerto Rico), or you are engaged in active military duty outside the United States and Puerto Rico. If you qualify as being “out of the country” you will still be eligible for a tax extension — even if you are physically present in the United States (or Puerto Rico) on the regular due date of your return.
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S-corporations, Multi Member LLC’s and Partnerships operating on the calendar year for tax purposes must file for their business tax extension by 11:59PM on the 15th day of the 3rd month following the close of their tax year (typically March 15). C Corporations must file for their business tax extension by 11:59PM on the 15th day of the 4th month following the close of their tax year (typically April 15).

Not at all! The IRS allows a few days for you to be officially approved for a tax extension. This means that you also generally have a few days after the deadline to fix any possible errors that might cause rejection.

You will generally hear back within 24 hours on the status of your business tax extension. Remember that as long as you submit your extension request before midnight on the IRS deadline, your application will be marked as submitted “on time.”

S-corporations, Multi Member LLCs and Partnerships are given an extended tax return filing deadline of 6 months (September 15 if they are operating based on the calendar year, versus the fiscal year). C Corporations are also given an extended tax deadline of 6 months from their original return due date (October 15 if they are operating based on the calendar year, versus the fiscal year).

For most business types, you will simply need your Federal Tax ID number — also called your Employer Identification Number (EIN) — to file your business tax extension (IRS Tax Form 7004). If you are requesting an extension for a single-member LLC business, you should file for a personal tax extension (IRS Tax Form 4868) and use your Social Security Number (SSN) rather than your EIN.

Yes. Since most multi-member LLCs and partnerships are required to file a separate tax return for the business, you will need to file a separate business tax extension well as a personal tax extension.

FileLater services will electronically file IRS Tax Form 7004 for your business income tax extension. This will give you a 5- or 6-month extension for partnerships, multi-member LLCs, corporations, estates, trusts, and more. Our user-friendly application will help you choose the proper business entity type. Here is a list of the IRS business tax forms that FileLater can help you extend:
  • IRS Form 1065
  • IRS Form 8804
  • IRS Form 1041 (estate other than a bankruptcy estate)
  • IRS Form 1041 (trust)
  • IRS Form 706-GS(D)
  • IRS Form 706-GS(T)
  • IRS Form 1041 (bankruptcy estate only)
  • IRS Form 1041-N
  • IRS Form 1041-QFT
  • IRS Form 1042
  • IRS Form 1065-B
  • IRS Form 1066
  • IRS Form 1120
  • IRS Form 1120-C
  • IRS Form 1120-F
  • IRS Form 1120-FSC
  • IRS Form 1120-H
  • IRS Form 1120-L
  • IRS Form 1120-ND
  • IRS Form 1120-ND (section 4951 taxes)
  • IRS Form 1120-PC
  • IRS Form 1120-POL
  • IRS Form 1120-REIT
  • IRS Form 1120-RIC
  • IRS Form 1120S
  • IRS Form 1120-SF
  • IRS Form 3520-A
  • IRS Form 8612
  • IRS Form 8613
  • IRS Form 8725
  • IRS Form 8831
  • IRS Form 8876
  • IRS Form 8924
  • IRS Form 8928

If you are self-employed as a sole proprietor (filing Schedule C of Form 1040), an independent contractor (Form 1099), or a single-member LLC, you only need to use FileLater’s personal extension service to file IRS Form 4868, which will extend both your personal and business tax filing deadlines. If you have another business type, such as an S-Corporation, you will need to extend that business deadline using FileLater’s business tax extension service and filing IRS Form 7004.

Single-member LLCs only need to file for a personal tax extension (IRS Tax Form 4868), which will extend both their personal and business tax filing deadline. This is because your type of LLC (limited liability company) is considered a “pass-through entity” for income tax purposes, meaning that your business tax return is included as part of your Form 1040 personal return (on Schedule C).

Yes. FileLater’s business tax extension product includes IRS extensions for estates, trusts, and other entity types. You will file the same extension form (IRS Tax Form 7004) as other businesses, but should indicate that your tax extension is for a trust, estate, or other entity. The FileLater system allows you to select your specific type of business entity as part of the online application process.

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An Authorized IRS eFile Provider is a tax professional or firm accepted into the IRS electronic filing program. As an authorized e-file provider, FileLater works closely with the IRS to ensure that our application is working properly and securely.

If you used FileLater to file for a tax extension, you should receive an email regarding the status of your extension within minutes of eFiling. Be sure to check your junk folder if it doesn’t arrive to your inbox. If you do not have the email, you can always login to your account and click on the My Tax Extensions link to find out the status of your extension.

Yes. An approved tax extension gives you the ability to file by the extended filing deadline. However, if you choose to file your taxes by the original tax deadline after filing an extension, the IRS will simply ignore the extension of time you requested.

Our website will help guide you through the information you’ll need to file for your tax extension. In general, you will need your personal information (name, address, Social Security Number) and if you are planning to make an estimated payment to the IRS along with your extension, some data regarding your taxable income. Having last year’s tax return on-hand will be helpful during the extension request process. If you find yourself stuck during the online application, you’ll be able to save your progress and finish later.

Many states will automatically grant a state tax extension when your Federal tax extension is approved. If your state requires any additional information, FileLater provides state instructions and forms so that your state filing deadline can also be extended. Learn more by visiting our State Tax Extensions page.

Everyone qualifies to file for an income tax extension. The IRS doesn’t ask you to submit any explanation of why you want or need an extension. Almost all rejected extensions are the result of submitting incorrect information, such as a name and Social Security Number that do not match current IRS records.

Yes, you will be provided a FileLater confirmation number once your tax extension has been submitted. You will receive this confirmation number via email and it will be accessible online.You will also receive an IRS Submission ID number via email as soon as your extension is officially approved by the IRS.

No. The chance of a tax audit for an e-filed return is no greater than with a paper return. Taxpayers should also be aware of how to e-file their tax returns through the various free online tax preparation services available.

No. The chance of a tax audit does not increase if you file a tax extension.

Yes. The IRS generally requires different tax extension applications for both personal extensions and business extensions. However, there are exceptions for certain sole proprietorships and single-member LLCs (limited liability companies). If you report your business activities on your personal tax return, then you can file a personal income tax extension (IRS Tax Form 4868) which will extend both your personal and business tax deadlines.

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