“May I place you on hold for a minute” how many times have we heard this in our lives? These exact words explain how tax extensions work. Filing for a Tax extension is nothing but keeping the IRS informed that you will file your Tax returns after a while. You may have more than enough money to pay off your Taxes but, you may not have the required paper works ready by the Due date. Extensions are more likely to be a gift given to tax payers by the IRS and the best way to file for it is through ExtensionTax.com. Continue reading
Form 8868- Application For Extension Of Time To File An Exempt Organization Return
Paying taxes is one of the core responsibilities we hold towards our nation. Few of the tax form come along with an extension form, which provides you with extension of time to file your return. This extension form comes in for your rescue when you are no ready with your paper work.
When it comes to government and exempt organizations, we had always assumed they are free from paying taxes as they belong to the Government and they really have nothing to do with taxes. However, that’s not the truth. Though exempt organizations are non-profitable, they have to file taxes through the following form. Continue reading
What Happens When The Extended Due Date For Form 4868 Is Over?
It’s been a long time since we really updated anything at ExtensionTax.com. However, it is time for a new update. We are going to talk about form 4868 and the consequences faced if you miss filing the tax return form 4868.
As you know, the last date for filing an extension for form 4868 is April 15th of the calendar year, and you get 6 months of extended time to file your return. Your return would not be counted late as long as you submit your income tax papers by October 15th.
The extended time is to get your paper work in place, not to pay your dues. When you are transmitting your extension form via ExtensionTax.com, you need to pay your dues to the IRS, and transmit your return to the IRS. However, IRS would not send you confirmation regarding accepting your extension; however, IRS would get in touch with you if the extension is rejected.
Before we drop into the penalties and interest, let’s touch the basics first. Continue reading
Efile Your Income Tax Return Or Efile Extension Form 4868
Updates… updates… and only updates… With only 3 days left, we are here to update you about the income tax return due date which is falling on 15th of April. Assuming you are not ready with your documents, and you need extra time, you can always reach IRS for grace time by filing form 4868, the Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.
Ok breaking the ice, we want to update you something more about the extension. This application doesn’t serve you with extra time to pay your dues, it only provides you with time to get your documents in place by October 15th 2015. While filing form 4868, you need to pay the taxes you owe to the IRS or penalties and interest won’t leave your way. You are not liable for any penalties if you pay your taxes and get an extension.
Forms That Are Eligible For An Extension:
If you are liable to file your income tax return via Tax Form 1040, Tax Form 1040A, Tax Form 1040EZ, Tax Form 1040NR, Tax Form 1040NR-EZ, Tax Form 1040-PR/ Tax Form 1040-SS, you can file form 4868 and gain 6 months extra time to get your papers ready.
However, when we talk about the set of people who are Outside The Country by the regular due date of the tax return, but they surely belong to the states, gain 2 months automatic extension to file and pay the taxes without requesting for one. The due date would be June 16th 2014. However, if you are falling on the above mentioned list, you need to file and pay your dues by the extended due date to avoid penalties. Continue reading
FAQs On Form 7004
So filers, keeping you posted about the due date is almost like a routine for us. Business income tax return is due date not too far from our calendar. However, if you are not ready with your documents yet and you looking for extra time to get things in place, you can always file form 7004 through Extensiontax.com by 16th of March 2015.
If you fail to pay your tax or extension, you are liable to pay penalties along with the tax due.
Today, we have jotted down few of the frequently asked questions by our filers.
Purpose of IRS Form 7004:
Form 7004 is a request application that provides 5-month tax extension by partnerships, most estates and trusts, and most multi-member LLCs. However, most other types of business entities (including C corporations, S corporations, foreign corporations, REMICs, and REITs) can use Form 7004 to request a 6-month tax extension. Continue reading