If you're not necessarily willing to file the tax return after the original deadline, the particular IRS has also accepted Tax Extensions. The Tax Extension extends to enough time necessary to prepare a tax return.

1. Need More Time to File a Personal Tax Returns?
No problem, you can File Form 4868 within minutes. The IRS does not require any reason to
file a tax extension. Just complete the appropriate Tax Extension Form, and submit it by the
filing deadline.
Form 4868– Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income
Tax Return,” will automatically extend the filing deadline for six (6) months.
Extends the Tax Filing Deadline by 6 months for Personal Tax Returns. This Form can be used
by Individuals, Families, 1099 Contractors, Sole Proprietorships, & Single Member LLCs.
The Deadline for this form is April 15.
IRS Form 4868 used to apply for an additional 6 months to file Form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ,
1040NR, 1040NR-EZ, 1040-PR or 1040-SS.
You do not need to explain why you are asking for the extension, but you are required to
properly estimate your 2012 tax liability and file Form 4868 by the due date of your return. For
most people, that is April 15, 2013. Note: You are still required to pay any tax due by the due
date; the extension does not extend the time to pay.
Once you have filed Form 4868, you can file your tax return at any time before the extension
expires. Should you fail to file your return or pay any tax due by the deadline, you may incur
penalties and/or interest.
If you owe any tax and fail to pay it by the regular due date, even if you did file an extension,
interest will be assessed until you pay the tax. You will owe the interest regardless of the reason
for paying late.
The late penalty, usually ½ of 1% of any tax owed any not paid by the due date, is charged for
each month or part of month it is not paid. The maximum penalty is 25%. The late payment
penalty will not be charged if you can show reasonable cause for not paying on time.
A late filing penalty, usually 5% of the amount due for each month or part of a month the return
is late, is charged if your return is filed after the due date. The maximum penalty is 25%. For
returns filed 60 days or later, the minimum penalty is $135 or the balance of the tax dues,
whichever is smaller. If you can show reasonable cause, you may not have to pay the late filing
fee. But you can avoid that altogether by E-File Form 4868.

2. Quick Facts for IRS Form 4868 Tax Extension
o Form 4868 dealt with the Personal Income Tax Payers and the Application for Automatic
Extension to File U.S. Income Tax Return.
o Form 4868 grants 6-month extension for filing the federal Income Tax return. So the
individuals who are not able to file their tax return by the due date can get 6 months
Extension by E-filing the form 4868. So you can file your Tax return in 6 months time.
o Form 4868 can be used by 1099 contractors, single member LLCs and schedule C Sole
Proprietors.
o Form 4868 gives only extension for filing your tax returns; NOT the payment of income
tax.
Please note: IRS Form 4868 does not extend the time for payment of tax. Generally, payment of
any balance due according to IRS Form 4868 is required by the due date of the return for which
this extension is filed. Do not let the deadline sneak up on you, file your extension today!
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The easiest way to E-File the IRS Form 4868 is through Express Extension. The IRS has
authorized Express Extension as a certified E-File provider. The process takes only a few
minutes and can be completed from any computer or Smartphone! Just log in through
http://www.expressextension.com to your Google or Facebook account and get started.
If you have any questions about filing Tax Extensions, you can Call: 803-514-5155, email or
chat online at support@expressextension.com with the Express Tax Support Center in Rock
Hill, SC at between the hours of 8am – 6pm EST, Monday through Friday or email.
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