If, on the original due date of your return, you are out of the country and you’re a US Citizen or resident, you are automatically allowed 2 extra months to file your return and pay any amount due without officially requesting a tax extension from the IRS. For a calendar year return, the extended deadline would be June 15. If you want to request an additional 4-month extension (moving your deadline to October 15), FileLater can help you e-file Form 4868. FileLater will ask if you are an “out of the country” filer as part of our online application process, and we’ll handle the necessary changes when we e-file your tax extension. According to the IRS, certain taxpayers who are out of the country can request a discretionary 2-month additional extension of time to file their return (moving the deadline to December 15). To request this extra extension, you must send the IRS a letter explaining the reasons why you need the extra 2 months. Mail your letter to the IRS by the extended deadline (October 15). Note that you will not receive any notification from the IRS unless your extension request is denied