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Filing for 2026 returns opens in January 2027, when the IRS begins accepting them. Leave your email and we'll send one message when it's live.
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Which tax extension form do I need?
Individuals generally use Form 4868, many businesses and estates or trusts use Form 7004, and eligible exempt-organization and related returns use Form 8868. Most of these extensions are automatic when properly and timely filed; Form 5330 uses a separate discretionary extension procedure. We file business and nonprofit extensions; for a personal extension, the IRS offers free options.
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When are the 2027 tax extension deadlines?
Generally, an extension request must be filed by the applicable return deadline. Special timing rules apply to certain Form 7004 filers and to Form 5330 extension requests. For calendar-year filers in 2027, that is for partnerships and S corporations, for individuals and C corporations, and for calendar-year Forms 990, 990-EZ, and 990-PF (May 15, 2027 is a Saturday).
| Return | File or extend by | Extended to |
|---|---|---|
| Form 1065 | ||
| Form 1120-S | ||
| Form 1040 | ||
| Form 1120 | ||
| Form 1041(six months for a bankruptcy estate) | ||
| Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF |
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Does an extension give me more time to pay?
No. An extension gives you more time to file, not more time to pay. Any tax you owe is still due by the original deadline, and interest plus a failure-to-pay penalty run on an unpaid balance. Filing a valid extension still matters: it generally prevents the failure-to-file penalty from beginning during the extension period if the return is filed by the extended due date. How payment works with an extension →
How much does it cost to file a tax extension?
With us, a flat $9.95 for Form 7004 or 8868 — Lowest-priced e-file service (2026)* — with no subscription. If the IRS rejects an extension and we can't get it accepted, we refund the fee. A personal extension can be free through IRS Free File, or by paying your balance electronically and marking it as an extension payment. See the full cost breakdown →