Exempt Organisations across USA file their income tax returns on 990 series of forms based on the type of business they are into. It is not at all unusual for an organization to need an extension of time to file their Form 990. Sometimes the annual audit isn’t finished, sometimes the CPA is too busy, sometimes the financial records are not yet in order. Whatever the reason, the first extension request is automatically granted. But you still have to file the extension request form on or before the due date of the Form 990. If you are one day late filing the extension request, it is not valid and the IRS will charge a penalty each day the Form 990 is late.

If you have claimed extra time and still you need of some more time to complete your returns you can claim Form 8868 well with in 15th of August.

Check out the due dates for Exempt Organisations as Corporations and Trust

You cannot ask for 6 months with the first extension. You only get 3 months per request, for a maximum of 6 months. This is the time to file your 2nd request with the IRS. Part 2 of Form 8868 is used to request an additional 3 month extension. You’ll need to give a reason.

If your organization is required to file Form 990-T because it has Unrelated Business Taxable Income, and if you need an extension of time to file Form 990-T, you must file a SEPARATE Form 8868 for the 990-T.

You only need to apply for one extension for the 990-T because the extension that pertains to the 990-T is for 6 months.