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Individual taxpayers use IRS Form 4868 to request an extension for an extra six months to file different types of income tax returns. People who file Form 4868 get more time to send their tax returns, but not to pay any due taxes.
This page has important information about mailing addresses for form 4868 that need to be sent by mail.
What is Tax Form 4868?
Individual taxpayers use IRS Form 4868 to request an extension to file income tax returns, such as Forms 1040, 1040-SR, 1040-NR, or 1040-SS. By completing Form 4868, taxpayers can request a six-month delay.
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When is the deadline for filing Form 4868?
File Form 4868 by April 15, 2026. Taxpayers who file for the fiscal year must file by the original due date of their return.
For taxpayers outside the U.S.:
- If you are a U.S. citizen or resident living or working outside of the U.S. and Puerto Rico, you automatically get an extra two months to file and pay your taxes, but interest will still be charged. You have until June 15, 2026 , to file and pay. If you need an extra 4 months, check the box on line 8.
- If you meet the "bona fide residence or physical presence" test, you may be able to get special tax treatment. Fill out Form 2350 to ask for more time to file your return if you don't think you'll be able to by the due date.
Form 1040-NR filers:
- File Form 4868 by the return due date. If you didn't get wages related to U.S. tax withholding and your return is due June 15, 2026, check the box on line 9.
- The longest that you can get an extension is six months, until October 15, 2026, unless there are special circumstances. Find out more in Pub. 54.
Form 4868 Mailing Address
The mailing address for submitting the paper copy to file a tax extension are as follows:
| If you live in | If you're making a payment, send Form 4868 to the Internal Revenue Service: | If you’re not making a payment, send Form 4868 to the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service Center: |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas | P.O. Box 1302, Charlotte, NC 28201-1302 | Austin, TX 73301-0045 |
| Arizona, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma | P.O. Box 931300, Louisville, KY 40293-1300 | Austin, TX 73301-0045 |
| Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin | P.O. Box 931300, Louisville, KY 40293-1300 | Kansas City, MO 64999-0045 |
| Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming | P.O. Box 931300, Louisville, KY 40293-1300 | Ogden, UT 84201-0045 |
| A foreign country, American Samoa, or Puerto Rico, or are excluding income under Internal Revenue Code section 933, or use an APO or FPO address, or file Form 2555 or 4563, or are a dual-status alien, or are a nonpermanent resident of Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands | P.O. Box 1303, Charlotte, NC 28201-1303 | Austin, TX 73301-0215 USA |
| All foreign estate and trust Form 1040-NR filers | P.O. Box 1303, Charlotte, NC 28201-1303 USA | Kansas City, MO 64999-0045 USA |
| All other Form 1040-NR and 1040-SS filers | P.O. Box 1303, Charlotte, NC 28201-1303 USA | Austin, TX 73301-0215 USA |
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As an IRS-authorized e-file provider, TaxZerone offers the simplest process to e-file Form 4868 in 3 simple steps.
- Step 1:Select the tax year and enter personal information.
- Step 2:Enter the estimated tax and payments. TaxZerone will automatically calculate the balance due. You may choose to pay the balance due along with your Form 4868.
- Step 3:Transmit your return and receive an accepted notification from the IRS.
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