Get the up-to-date Form 4768 (Rev August 2001), (Fill-in Version) Application for Extension of Time To File a Return an-2025 now

Get Form
Form 4768 (Rev August 2001), (Fill-in Version) Application for Extension of Time To File a Return an Preview on Page 1

Here's how it works

01. Edit your form online
Type text, add images, blackout confidential details, add comments, highlights and more.
02. Sign it in a few clicks
Draw your signature, type it, upload its image, or use your mobile device as a signature pad.
03. Share your form with others
Send it via email, link, or fax. You can also download it, export it or print it out.

The best way to edit Form 4768 (Rev August 2001), (Fill-in Version) Application for Extension of Time To File a Return an in PDF format online

Form edit decoration
9.5
Ease of Setup
DocHub User Ratings on G2
9.0
Ease of Use
DocHub User Ratings on G2

Handling documents with our feature-rich and user-friendly PDF editor is simple. Follow the instructions below to complete Form 4768 (Rev August 2001), (Fill-in Version) Application for Extension of Time To File a Return an online easily and quickly:

  1. Log in to your account. Log in with your credentials or register a free account to test the service prior to upgrading the subscription.
  2. Import a document. Drag and drop the file from your device or import it from other services, like Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, or an external link.
  3. Edit Form 4768 (Rev August 2001), (Fill-in Version) Application for Extension of Time To File a Return an. Effortlessly add and underline text, insert images, checkmarks, and signs, drop new fillable fields, and rearrange or delete pages from your document.
  4. Get the Form 4768 (Rev August 2001), (Fill-in Version) Application for Extension of Time To File a Return an completed. Download your updated document, export it to the cloud, print it from the editor, or share it with other people via a Shareable link or as an email attachment.

Take advantage of DocHub, one of the most easy-to-use editors to rapidly manage your paperwork online!

be ready to get more

Complete this form in 5 minutes or less

Get form

Got questions?

We have answers to the most popular questions from our customers. If you can't find an answer to your question, please contact us.
Contact us
The due date of the estate tax return is nine months after the decedents date of death, however, the estates representative may request an extension of time to file the return for up to six months.
Use Form 4768 to: Apply for an automatic 6-month extension of time to file Form 706, Form 706-A, Form 706-NA, or Form 706-QDT. Apply for a discretionary (additional) extension of time to file Form 706 (Part II of Form 4768).
Trusts and estates that need more time to file their 1041 tax return can apply for an extension using IRS Form 7004 to extend their filing deadline by up to 6 months. An estate (other than a bankruptcy estate) and a trust filing Form 1041 are eligible for an automatic 5-month extension of time upon filing form 7004.
You must file your extension request on or before the filing deadline of your return.
Late Filing of Return The law provides a penalty of 5% of the tax due for each month, or part of a month, that the return isnt filed up to a maximum of 25% of the tax due. If the return is more than 60 days late, the minimum penalty is the smaller of $510 or the tax due.
be ready to get more

Complete this form in 5 minutes or less

Get form

People also ask

How to file. Extensions may be requested: Online by completing a fill-in Form 8809 through the FIRE system at for an automatic 30-day extension. Approvals are automatically displayed online if the request is made by the due date of the return.
An application for an extension of time to pay estate tax applied for after the estate tax due date will generally not be considered by the IRS. File a separate Form 4768 for each return for which you are requesting an extension of time to file. Check the appropriate form number in Part II of Form 4768.
Use Form 4868 to apply for 6 more months (4 if out of the country (defined later under Taxpayers who are out of the country) and a U.S. citizen or resident) to file Form 1040, 1040-SR, 1040-NR, or 1040-SS. Gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax return (Form 709 or 709-NA).

Related links