Extension of Time to File Exempt Organization Returns

Use Form 8868, Application for Extension of Time To File an Exempt Organization Return, to request a 6-month automatic extension of time to file any of the following returns:

• Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax
• Form 990-BL, Information and Initial Excise Tax Return for Black Lung Benefit Trusts and
• Certain Related Persons
• Form 990-EZ, Short Form Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax
• Form 990-PF, Return of Private Foundation
• Form 990-T, Unrelated Business Income Tax Return
• Form 1041-A, U.S. Information Return – Trust Accumulation of Charitable Amounts
• Form 4720, Return of Certain Excise Taxes on Charities and Other Persons under Chapter 41
• and 42 of the Internal Revenue Code
• Form 5227, Split Interest Trust Information Return
• Form 6069, Return of Excise Tax on Excess Contributions to Black Lung Benefit Trust under
• Section 4953 and Computation of Section 192 Deduction
• Form 8870, Information Return for Transfers Associated with Certain Personal Benefit Contracts

An organization will only be allowed an extension of 6 months for a return for a tax year. Continue reading →