There are three ways to request an automatic extension of time to file a U.S. individual income tax return.
1. You can pay all or part of your estimated income tax due and indicate that the payment is for an extension using Direct Pay, the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System, or using a credit or debit card. . For more information, go to www.irs.gov/Payments.
2. You can file Form 4868 electronically by accessing IRS e-file using your tax software or by using a tax professional who uses e-file.
3. You can file a paper Form 4868 and enclose payment of your estimate of tax due (optional)
Form 4868 Federal Extension
