Find the fastest legitimate extension path in under two minutes
Answer a few questions and we'll determine the right extension path for your situation:IRS Direct Pay, Form 4868, Form 7004, or file your return directly.
Individuals
April 15
Fastest path is often Direct Pay or IRS Free File.
Partnerships
March 15
Extension path is Form 7004, not Form 4868.
Foreign-owned LLCs
April 15
Extend the filing path, then come back for the actual return.
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What are you extending?
Current filing season
Tax year 2025 deadline map
These are the dates this tool is optimizing around right now. The result above picks the right lane, but the calendar pressure depends on the form family.
Individuals
April 15, 2026
Extended: October 15, 2026
Partnerships
March 15, 2026
Extended: September 15, 2026
Foreign-owned LLCs
April 15, 2026
Extended: October 15, 2026
Official Source
IRS extension page
The IRS explicitly says you can pay online and count it as your extension, or use Free File for an extension with no income limit.
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Topic 304
The IRS repeats the key rule here: an extension to file is not an extension to pay, and online payment is one of the official extension methods.
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Business returns use Form 7004
If you are extending a partnership, corporation, or foreign-owned LLC filing path, start with the IRS Form 7004 rules instead of a consumer 4868 flow.
Open Form 7004About This Tool
This tool helps you determine the correct IRS extension form for your situation and generates a ready-to-file extension request. It does not electronically transmit the form to the IRS on your behalf.
After generating your extension form, you can fax it to the IRS or mail it using an IRS-approved delivery service. See our filing submission guide for step-by-step instructions.
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