Why do millions of people wait until April 15 and decide to ask for an extension to file their tax return? Here's how to file an extension and why.

Form 4868 is available to any U.S. taxpayer needing extra time to file their federal tax return. By completing and sending it to the IRS, they will receive a six-month tax return due date ...

Using your online tax software, or the Free File program offered by the IRS, obtain and fill out IRS Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.

The IRS' Form 4868, "Application for Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return," is seen here. The IRS' Form 4868, "Application for Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual ...

FILE-A U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 1040 Individual Income Tax form is next to a W-2 form. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images) ...

The first step is to make sure that IRS form 4868 Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return is filed either by mail or electronic filing.

Individual taxpayers can use Form 4868 Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. Make sure you pay any taxes owed before the deadline to avoid possible ...

Make a payment on irs.gov and choose "extension" as the reason. That counts as filing. Use tax software like TurboTax or H&R Block. Mail a paper Form 4868—but it must be postmarked April 15.

Whether it's Form 7004 for extending Forms 1120 and 1041 or Form 4868 for individual income tax returns, TaxZerone streamlines the form-based filing experience.