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When is Form 4868 due?
Form 4868 must be filed by the original due date of the tax return you're extending. Filing after that date may lead to IRS penalties and interest.
For most individuals, the Form 4868 deadline is:
April 15
Deadline
All Individual Filers
Oct 15
Deadline
Extended Deadline
Filing outside the U.S. or on a fiscal year? Your deadline may be different. X.TAX automatically calculates the correct Form 4868 due date based on your tax situation.
Remember: Form 4868 gives you more time to file your return, but it does not extend the time to pay any tax owed. Any estimated tax balance must still be paid by the original return due date to avoid penalties and interest.
who can file
Is this your form?
All individual income tax filers covered — no guesswork required.
Covered entities
1040 filers
1040-SR (Seniors)
1040-NR
Sole proprietors
Self-employed
Single-member LLCs
Have a business?
You'll want Form 7004 instead — X.TAX files that too.
How it works
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Estimate your tax due
Enter your estimated total tax and payments. The extension is automatic, but any balance is still due by April 15.
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Validate & transmit via IRS MeF
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faq
Frequently asked questions
How do I file a personal tax extension?
How long does Form 4868 extend my filing deadline?
Do I still need to pay taxes by the original deadline?
Can I e-file Form 4868 with X.TAX?
What details do I need to file Form 4868?
Does a federal extension also extend my state return?
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