If you are currently living
abroad, and therefore have a non-US address format, you may not be able
to file for an extension electronically through the internet (including
through TurboTax software), although you can certainly try. However,
you can still request an extension from the IRS in the traditional way.
Here's how.
Simply download Form 4868
here, from the IRS.gov website:
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf
Then print and fill out just
Page 1 of that document, using a black or blue pen (or even a pencil).
Check Box # 8 to indicate that you're not in the US, and also fill out the
address section with your current (foreign) address.
Don't worry about the State
Box if it's not applicable to your country; but please do enter your foreign
country postal code in the Zip Code Box. Then mail the completed single-sheet
document using your own envelope and an international mail stamp to the
appropriate address (see Page 4 of the instructions for Form 4868 at the above
link for a complete address list).
The IRS office for receiving a Form
4868 from overseas will be either Charlotte, North Carolina, or Austin, Texas .
. . depending on whether or not any payment is enclosed with Form 4868.
This extension request and process will give you an extra 6 months to file your
tax return.
Also, please read the following IRS webpages, for
additional information on extensions for overseas taxpayers. You
should find the material there interesting.
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/u-s-citizens-and-resident-aliens-abroad-auto...
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/u-s-citizens-and-resident-aliens-abroad-auto...
Thank you for asking this question.
