INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION RETURN (Form 8868)

Exempt corporations who need more time to file their form 990 or related sub-forms can receive an automatic 3-month extension by filing a form 8868. This form can also be used to request a non-automatic additional 3-month extension. The document can be found on the website of the Internal Revenue Service.

Application For Extension Of Time To File An Exempt Organization Return 8868 Step 1: If applying for a first-time automatic extension, only complete Part I. Enter the name of the exempt organization, its address, and your employer identification number or Social Security number.

Application For Extension Of Time To File An Exempt Organization Return 8868 Step 2: Where indicated, enter the return code of the return you are seeking an extension for.

Application For Extension Of Time To File An Exempt Organization Return 8868 Step 3: Enter the name of the person in charge of your organization's books, and their telephone and fax numbers.

Application For Extension Of Time To File An Exempt Organization Return 8868 Step 4: On lines 1 and 2, indicate what tax year you are seeking an extension for, and whether the return you will be filing will be an initial or final return or one documenting a change of address.

Application For Extension Of Time To File An Exempt Organization Return 8868 Step 5: On lines 3a through 3c, calculate the tax liability owed.

Application For Extension Of Time To File An Exempt Organization Return 8868 Step 6: Only complete Part II if applying for an additional extension. Enter the name, address, and Social Security or employer identification number associated with your business.

Application For Extension Of Time To File An Exempt Organization Return 8868 Step 7: Enter the return code of the return for which you are seeking an additional extension.

Application For Extension Of Time To File An Exempt Organization Return 8868 Step 8: Enter all requested information about the person in charge of your books, and answer all questions about your organization's status.

Application For Extension Of Time To File An Exempt Organization Return 8868 Step 9: Enter your return extension requests on lines 4 through 6. Explain why you need this extension on line 7. Compute your tax owed on lines 8a through 8c.