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File your tax extension
in minutes, not hours

Prepare IRS Form 4868 and get an automatic 6‑month extension on your federal income tax return. Free, simple, and secure.

How it works

1

Enter your info

Fill out a short form with your name, address, SSN, and estimated tax figures.

2

We prepare Form 4868

Your extension is generated instantly in the IRS-ready format.

3

File with the IRS

Submit the prepared form to the IRS before the deadline to get your 6-month extension.

100% free

No hidden fees, no upsells. Prepare your federal extension at no cost.

Fast & simple

A single-page form — no confusing tax jargon, no unnecessary questions.

Secure

Your data is encrypted in transit and never sold to third parties.

The federal tax filing deadline is April 15. File Form 4868 before then to receive an automatic extension until October 15.