what is form 4868 application for automatic extension of time to file u s individual income tax return 
form 4868 application for automatic extension of time to file u s individual income tax return is an internal revenue service irs form for individuals who wish to extend the amount of time they have to file their tax returns any extension your tax returns granted by the irs applies only to the paperwork you must send in the amount you expect to owe by the deadline 1who can file form 4868 application for automatic extension of time to file u s individual income tax return a u s citizen or resident who wants an automatic extension to file a u s individual income tax return can file this form taxpayers in the country receive a maximum six month extension u s citizens or residents who are out of the country on the due date are allowed two extra months without form 4868 to file their returns and pay any amount due without requesting an extension filing this form will grant an additional four months to the taxpayer living out of the country 2 the irs qualifies those out of the country as 