Individuals must generally file their federal income tax return (IRS Form 1040) on or before April 15th of each tax year. If the individual needs more time, they can file the Form 4868 extension request.
The IRS Form 7004 can be filed to extend the filing deadline for many types of business entities. For partnerships with no U.S. offices, the extension request can be filed at a later date.
The IRS Form 990 is a tax return filed by public charities that are tax-exempt entities. If a nonprofit needs more time to file its tax return, it can file an extension request using Form 8868.
U.S. expats that live and work abroad may be eligible for the foreign earned income exclusion (FEIE). If the taxpayer needs more time to establish residency, they can file Form 2350.
