Below is a guide to help you navigate the process for the IRS and popular states:​

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• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - File Form 4868, "Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return." More information and online filing available here: IRS Extension Information.​

 

• ​New York - File Form IT-370, "Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File for Individuals." More information and online filing available here: New York Extension Information.​

 

• ​Connecticut - File Form CT-1040 EXT, "Application for Extension of Time to File Connecticut Income Tax Return for Individuals." More information and online filing available here: Connecticut Extension Information.​

 

• ​New Jersey - File Form NJ-630, "Application for Extension of Time to File New Jersey Gross Income Tax Return." More information and online filing available here: New Jersey Extension Information.​

 

• ​Pennsylvania - File Form REV-276, "Application for Extension of Time to File." More information and online filing available here: Pennsylvania Extension Information.​

 

• ​California - File Form FTB 3519, "Payment for Automatic Extension for Individuals." More information and online filing available here: California Extension Information.​

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Important Reminder​

Filing an extension gives you more time to submit your tax return, but it does not extend the deadline for paying taxes owed. If you anticipate owing taxes, estimate the amount and submit payment by the original due date to avoid penalties and interest.​

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Want Pace Accounting to File Your Extension?

Based on the documents you provide, we will estimate your potential tax liability, which is needed to file the extension. Please send us all the tax documents you have available. Complex tax situations may require additional time.

• There is a filing fee of $170 to file an extension.

• Your preparers ability to file an extension depends on their availability. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE.