Fill out Form 4868 online
Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
Requests an automatic extension of time to file your return. It extends the deadline to file, not the deadline to pay any tax you owe.
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- Published by
- IRS
- Version
- 2025
- Length
- 4 pages
- Fillable fields
- 23
23 fillable fields
What to know about Form 4868
- Gives you an automatic extension of time to file your return. It does not extend the time to pay.
- Estimate what you owe and pay it by the original due date to limit penalties and interest.
Have these ready
- Names and Social Security numbers (or ITINs) for everyone on the return
- Income statements such as W-2 and 1099 forms
- Last year's return, if you filed one
What's on Form 4868
This is the 2025 version, 4 pages long, with 23 fillable fields, including 15 text boxes and 2 checkboxes. In the editor, the fillable fields are highlighted so you can see where to type.
The form is organized into parts:
- Part I: Identification
- Part II: Individual Income Tax
How filling it in works
- 1
Open the form
Choose "Fill this form". The blank Form 4868 opens in the editor.
- 2
Type into it
Click a field and type, or click a box to tick it. Use Text for anything that isn't a field.
- 3
Download your copy
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After you fill it in
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official Form 4868?+
It is the blank PDF published by the IRS (2025). DocZap hosts a copy and isn't affiliated with the IRS. Before you submit it, check the IRS forms and instructions page for a newer version.
How do I fill out Form 4868 online?+
Choose "Fill this form" and the blank form opens in the DocZap editor with 23 fillable fields. Click a field to type, or click a box to tick it. For anything that isn't a field, use the Text tool to type anywhere on the page, or the Image tool to add a picture of your signature. Press Done to download your copy.
Is what I type uploaded anywhere?+
No. The blank form loads from this site, then everything you type stays in your browser tab. Nothing is sent to a server and nothing is saved when you close the tab, so download your finished PDF before you leave.
Where do I send Form 4868 once it's filled in?+
It depends on the form and your situation. The instructions for Form 4868 explain who receives it and how to submit it, so read them first. They are on the IRS forms and instructions page.
How long is Form 4868?+
This PDF (2025) is 4 pages long and has 23 fillable fields, including 15 text boxes and 2 checkboxes.
What parts does Form 4868 have?+
Form 4868 starts with Part I: Identification; Part II: Individual Income Tax. The instructions explain what to enter in each part.
Does it cost anything?+
No. There is no account, no watermark, and no limit on how many forms you fill in.
More individual income tax forms
- Form 1040U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
- Form 1040-XAmended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
- Form 1040-ESEstimated Tax for Individuals
- Form 8453U.S. Individual Income Tax Transmittal for an IRS e-file Return
- Form 2210Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals, Estates, and Trusts
- Form 1310Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased Taxpayer
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