Form 8868

File Form 8868 Online — Nonprofit Tax Extension

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Who files Form 8868?

Form 8868 is the IRS Application for Extension of Time To File an Exempt Organization Return. Tax-exempt organizations use it to extend a 990-series filing. It covers returns including:

  • Return of Organization Exempt from TaxForm 990 / 990-EZ
  • Private foundationForm 990-PF
  • Exempt-org business income taxForm 990-T
  • Excise taxesForm 4720
  • Split-interest trustForm 5227

990-series extensions go on Form 8868 — not Form 7004. Filing for a business entity? Use Form 7004. For a personal 1040, use Form 4868.

When is Form 8868 due?

File Form 8868 by the original due date of the exempt-organization return — generally the 15th day of the 5th month after the organization's year-end. For calendar-year organizations that's typically around May 15 (TODO(verify): exact current-year date). A granted extension is generally six months, moving a calendar-year filer to around November 15 (TODO(verify)).

For returns that carry a tax (990-T, 990-PF, 4720), an extension moves the filing deadline, not the payment deadline. Pay any balance due by the original date to avoid interest and penalties. See the penalties guide.
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What you'll need

  • Your organization's legal name and address
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • The return code you are extending (990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T, …)
  • Your tax year
  • For returns with tax due (990-T, 990-PF, 4720): tentative tax, payments, and balance due

How it works

  1. 1
    Pick your return

    Tell us which 990-series return you are extending — we map it to the right Form 8868 code for you.

  2. 2
    Enter your details

    Add your organization name, EIN, address, and tax year. We never store sensitive data after filing.

  3. 3
    Pay the flat fee

    One flat $9.95 fee — shown before you pay, with no subscription or hidden add-ons.

  4. 4
    We e-file with the IRS

    We transmit directly to the IRS and email you the moment your extension is accepted.

Form 8868 FAQ

Is the Form 8868 extension automatic?

Yes. Form 8868 grants an automatic 6-month extension for the exempt-organization return — there is no IRS approval step when filed on time with correct information.

Which returns does Form 8868 cover?

The 990 series and related exempt-org returns — including 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, and 5227. These extensions go on Form 8868, not Form 7004.

Do I owe any tax with Form 8868?

Most exempt organizations owe no tax. For returns that do carry a tax (990-T, 990-PF, 4720), the extension does not extend the time to pay — pay any balance by the original deadline.

What does it cost to file Form 8868?

A flat $9.95 per filing. No subscription, no tiers, and a money-back guarantee if the IRS rejects a return we can't fix.

How long is the extension?

Form 8868 generally grants an automatic 6-month extension. TODO(verify): confirm the exact current-year dates for your organization.

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Need a different form? Form 7004 (business) · Form 4868 (personal)

Disclaimer: general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm the current-year deadline for your organization.