How to File an Extension with the IRS?

Created by Anil Kumar Kumar Kotla, Modified on Mon, 5 Aug at 6:11 AM by Anil Kumar Kumar Kotla

At this time, Beem is not supporting filing extensions through our filer. However, an extension can be filed with the IRS directly. We’ve included some basic information to help you.

If you file an extension with the IRS, it is an extension of time to file your return, not an extension of time to pay. Filing an extension may help you avoid a late filing penalty.

Per the IRS, there are three ways to request an extension of time to file:

Pay all or part of your estimated income tax due and indicate that the payment is for an extension using IRS Direct Pay, EFTPS: The Electronic Federal Tax Payment System, or a debit or credit card.
E-file Form 4868 using your personal computer.
File a paper Form 4868.

The extension needs to be filed by the tax due date. To get the extension, you must estimate your tax liability on the Form 4868 and should also pay any amount due. Typically, filing an extension gives you until October 15 to file a return.

What if I’m outside of the U.S.?

According to the IRS, you generally are permitted two additional months (usually until June 15) to file your return and pay any taxes due without requesting an extension if: (a) you're a U.S. citizen or resident alien; and (b) on the regular due date for your tax return you're either:

Living outside of the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and your principal place of business or post of duty is outside of the U.S. and Puerto Rico, or
In military or naval service on duty outside of the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Special rules may apply if you are:

Note: If you need to file an extension with the IRS, you may also need to file an extension at the state level. Refer here for more information on how to contact your state.

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