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4868 Deadlines

The IRS Form 4868 allows individuals to request a 6-month extension to file their annual income tax. Form 4868 contains important deadlines that cannot be missed.

Deadline to file Form 4868

April 15th

If you’re a calendar year filer and your tax year ends on December 31st, the due date for filing your federal individual income tax return is generally April 15th of each year.

Deadline if abroad

June 15th

However, for US citizens living overseas, this deadline is automatically extended to June 15th all individuals who live oversee can request an extension for an additional 4 months to obtain a total of 6 months of extension.

How long is the extension?

Filing this form gives you until October 15th to file a return.

If the deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the due date is delayed until the next business day. Your return is considered filed on time if the envelope is properly addressed, postmarked, and deposited in the mail by the due date. To get the extension, you must estimate your tax liability on this form and should also pay any amount due.