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F 8868
F 8868
● If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension, complete only Part I and check this box ©
● If you are filing for an Additional (not automatic) 3-Month Extension, complete only Part II (on page 2 of this form).
Do not complete Part II unless you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868.
Part I Automatic 3-Month Extension of Time. Only submit original (no copies needed).
Section 501(c) corporations required to file Form 990-T and requesting an automatic 6-month extension—check this box and
complete Part I only ©
All other corporations (including 1120-C filers), partnerships, REMICs, and trusts must use Form 7004 to request an extension of
time to file income tax returns.
Electronic Filing (e-file). Generally, you can electronically file Form 8868 if you want a 3-month automatic extension of time to file
one of the returns noted below (6 months for section 501(c) corporations required to file Form 990-T). However, you cannot file Form
8868 electronically if (1) you want the additional (not automatic) 3-month extension or (2) you file Forms 990-BL, 6069, or 8870, group
returns, or a composite or consolidated Form 990-T. Instead, you must submit the fully completed and signed page 2 (Part II) of Form
8868. For more details on the electronic filing of this form, visit www.irs.gov/efile and click on e-file for Charities & Nonprofits.
Type or Name of Exempt Organization Employer identification number
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File by the Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box, see instructions.
due date for
filing your
return. See
instructions. City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code. For a foreign address, see instructions.
Check type of return to be filed (file a separate application for each return):
Form 990 Form 990-T (corporation) Form 4720
Form 990-BL Form 990-T (sec. 401(a) or 408(a) trust) Form 5227
Form 990-EZ Form 990-T (trust other than above) Form 6069
Form 990-PF Form 1041-A Form 8870
● If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization’s four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) . If this is
for the whole group, check this box . . . . . . © . If it is for part of the group, check this box . . . . . . © and attach
a list with the names and EINs of all members the extension will cover.
1 I request an automatic 3-month (6 months for a section 501(c) corporation required to file Form 990-T) extension of time
until , 20 , to file the exempt organization return for the organization named above. The extension is
for the organization’s return for:
© calendar year 20 or
© tax year beginning , 20 , and ending , 20 .
2 If this tax year is for less than 12 months, check reason: Initial return Final return Change in accounting period
3a If this application is for Form 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax,
less any nonrefundable credits. See instructions. 3a $
b If this application is for Form 990-PF or 990-T, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax
payments made. Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit. 3b $
c Balance Due. Subtract line 3b from line 3a. Include your payment with this form, or, if required,
deposit with FTD coupon or, if required, by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment
System). See instructions. 3c $
Caution. If you are going to make an electronic fund withdrawal with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO and Form 8879-EO
for payment instructions.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see Instructions. Cat. No. 27916D Form 8868 (Rev. 4-2007)
Form 8868 (Rev. 4-2007) Page 2
● If you are filing for an Additional (not automatic) 3-Month Extension, complete only Part II and check this box ©
Note. Only complete Part II if you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868.
● If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension, complete only Part I (on page 1).
Part II Additional (not automatic) 3-Month Extension of Time. You must file original and one copy.
Type or Name of Exempt Organization Employer identification number
print
File by the Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box, see instructions. For IRS use only
extended
due date for
filing the City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code. For a foreign address, see instructions.
return. See
instructions.
Check type of return to be filed (File a separate application for each return):
Form 990 Form 990-PF Form 1041-A Form 6069
Form 990-BL Form 990-T (sec. 401(a) or 408(a) trust) Form 4720 Form 8870
Form 990-EZ Form 990-T (trust other than above) Form 5227
STOP! Do not complete Part II if you were not already granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868.
● The books are in the care of ©
Telephone No. © ( ) FAX No. © ( )
● If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box ©
● If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization’s four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) . If this is
for the whole group, check this box . . . . . . © . If it is for part of the group, check this box. . . . . . © and attach a
list with the names and EINs of all members the extension is for.
4 I request an additional 3-month extension of time until , 20 .
5 For calendar year , or other tax year beginning , 20 , and ending , 20 .
6 If this tax year is for less than 12 months, check reason: Initial return Final return Change in accounting period
7 State in detail why you need the extension
8a If this application is for Form 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax,
less any nonrefundable credits. See instructions. 8a $
b If this application is for Form 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits and
estimated tax payments made. Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit and any
amount paid previously with Form 8868. 8b $
c Balance Due. Subtract line 8b from line 8a. Include your payment with this form, or, if required, deposit
with FTD coupon or, if required, by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). See instructions. 8c $
Signature and Verification
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this form, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
it is true, correct, and complete, and that I am authorized to prepare this form.
By:
Director Date
Alternate Mailing Address. Enter the address if you want the copy of this application for an additional 3-month extension
returned to an address different than the one entered above.
Name
Type or Number and street (include suite, room, or apt. no.) or a P.O. box number
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City or town, province or state, and country (including postal or ZIP code)