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title: What is IRS Form 4868?
description: Explore IRS Form 4868 and discover how it can help you get an automatic extension for filing your individual income tax return. Stay compliant with your taxes effortlessly with our comprehensive tax form library.
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# [What is IRS Form 4868?](https://www.dimercurioadvisors.com/learning-center/tax-form-library/4868)

 Written by [John Kirkland EA](https://www.dimercurioadvisors.com/learning-center/author/john-kirkland) | Jan 02, 2018

Understanding the purpose of a tax form or schedule is never a pleasant experience. That's why we created a comprehensive [tax form library](https://www.dimercurioadvisors.com/learning-center/tax-form-library), showcasing the most frequently used tax forms and schedules you may encounter. We believe the process of staying compliant with your taxes should be as effortless as possible.

### General Information

- **What is the form number?**  Form 4868
- **What government agency is it filed with? ** The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- **What is the form name?**  Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
- **What is this form about?  **This is an application for an automatic extension of time to file an individual income tax return. By submitting this form, taxpayers can get additional time to complete their tax returns without incurring a late filing penalty.**  
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### What does it look like?

 

### Resources

Looking for more information about this form?  Here are some helpful resources:

- About the form - [https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-4868](https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-4868)
- Example copy of the form - [https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf)

### How can we help you today?

Looking for more information about this or other tax forms?  The tax team at DiMercurio Advisors are tax compliance experts.  We are passionate about ensuring you are well-informed and in control of your tax situation.

 

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