Timing & eligibility (as of June 4, 2026): Available only if the underlying exempt-organization, trust, or Form 5330 return's original due date has not yet passed. Calendar-year filers (due May 15) have closed, but fiscal-year filers may still be within their window.

Form 8868 — Exempt Organization Extension

Request an automatic 6-month extension of time to file an exempt-organization return such as Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 5227.

Free to prepare and e-file during the filing window. Form 8868 only extends the time to FILE — any tax the organization owes is separate.

Fields marked required must be completed.

Exempt organization

Employer identification number (EIN)9 digits, no dashes.Organization nameOrganization name (line 2)Optional — continuation of the name.In care of (c/o)Optional.Street addressAddress line 2Suite, room, or PO box (optional).

CityStateZIP

Tax year4-digit year, e.g. 2025.Tax period beginsTax period ends

Extension details

Return this extension is forPick the return whose filing deadline you want to extend.Extend the time to file untilThe date you are requesting (the automatic extension is up to 6 months).Group exemption numberOptional — exactly 4 digits, if filing for a group.

Organization does not have an office or place of business in the United StatesThis extension is for the whole groupThis extension is for part of the groupInitial returnFinal returnChange in accounting period

Part II — tax amounts

Whole dollars. Required only if the return type expects a tax (for example Form 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, 5227, 6069, or 5330). Leave blank for Form 990 / 990-EZ.

Tentative tax (line 3a)Estimated payments & credits (line 3b)Balance due (line 3c)

Signing officer

Officer nameOfficer titleOptional, e.g. Treasurer.Daytime phoneOptional — 10 digits.EmailOptional.Taxpayer PINOptional — 5-digit self-select PIN.

Electronic funds withdrawal

Optional. If a balance is due, you can authorize a direct withdrawal from a bank account when this extension is e-filed.

Pay the balance due by electronic funds withdrawal