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Can’t File on Time? Get an Extension until Oct. 17

Are you unable to complete and file your federal individual tax return by the April 18 deadline? If so, you can request an extension of time to file, which will automatically give you until Oct. 17, 2011, to submit your tax return to the Internal Revenue Service. Now Extension request can be made online through www.tax4868.com / www.ExtensionTax.com. Efile, It’s as Easy as 1-2-3.

An extension gives you an additional six months to file your tax return. But keep in mind that an extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay. All outstanding balances are due on April 18, 2011.

The IRS expects to receive approximately 10 million extension requests in 2011, which is about the same as last year.

Numerous Ways to Get an Extension

In order to get an extension, you need to file Form 4868 with the IRS through www.tax4868.com /www.ExtensionTax.com. Paid prepares can also electronically file Form 4868 through our service. All it takes is just minutes to complete and get easy 6-months extension.

When you request an extension, you need to estimate your tax liability and pay any balance due by the April 18 deadline. If you are unable to pay the total balance due, you should pay as much as possible and apply for an installment agreement.

Get 6-months Tax Extension, relax yourself, prepare and file your returns on or before Oct 15th, 2011. No penalty or interest to efile Tax Extension. Call our Help Desk at 1-866-245-3918 or simple write to us at support@extensiontax.com

Can’t Meet April 18 Deadline? File Extension.

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WASHINGTON — Are you unable to complete and file your federal individual tax return by the April 18 deadline? If so, you can request an extension of time to file, which will automatically give you until Oct. 17, 2011, to submit your tax return to the Internal Revenue Service.

An extension gives you an additional six months to file your tax return. But keep in mind that an extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay. All outstanding balances are due on April 18, 2011.

The IRS expects to receive approximately 10 million extension requests in 2011, which is about the same as last year.

Numerous Ways to Get an Extension

In order to get an extension, you need to file Form 4868 with the IRS.

Taxpayers can electronically file Form 4868 through IRS Free File or Free File Fill-able Forms. Using Free File to prepare and electronically submit Form 4868 is free to everyone, regardless of income.

Paid preparers can also electronically file Form 4868 as can tax software that you run on your computer.

Finally, a paper version of Form 4868 is available for download from IRS.gov. However, the IRS will only provide an acknowledgment of your extension request if you e-file or Free File the request.

When you request an extension, you need to estimate your tax liability and pay any balance due by the April 18 deadline. If you are unable to pay the total balance due, you should pay as much as possible and apply for an installment agreement.

Get easy 6-month extension for filing federal individual tax return @ www.extensiontax.com

For any further support Call Help Desk at 1-866-245-3918 or simple email to us at support@extensiontax.com.

April 18 Filing Deadline Approaching; IRS Offers Tips to Taxpayers

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that they have two weeks remaining until the April 18 filing deadline and that they can use IRS Free File to do their taxes or file an extension.As of March 25, the IRS has received more than 82 million individual income tax returns, which is 58 percent of the 141 million returns expected this year. The IRS has received about the same number of returns so far this year as it did at this time last year, while processing of returns is up 3 percent from the same time last year.

Numerous economic recovery tax credits are also still available. The IRS reminded taxpayers that for some credits, such as the Making Work Pay Credit, individuals must claim the $400 ($800 for married couples) in order to receive it. (Use Schedule M to calculate your Making Work Pay credit.)

Usually, 20 to 25 percent of all taxpayers file in the final two weeks of the tax season. And, usually, about 7 percent of taxpayers seek a six-month extension to file.

Taxpayers have an extra weekend to file this year because of a District of Columbia holiday. The deadline for 2011 is Monday April 18, instead of April 15.

The IRS offered these filing tips as the final countdown begins:

Start now to gather information and prepare your return to avoid hasty and possibly costly errors;

  • Many tax credits from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) are available. There’s an expanded American Opportunity Credit of up to $2,500 for tuition, books and fees; a larger energy credit of up to $1,500 and an expanded Earned Income Tax Credit for larger families of up to $5,666. The $8,000 first-time homebuyer credit is still available for people who entered into a binding contract by April 30, 2010, and went to settlement by September 30, 2010;
  • Consider using IRS Free File, which is brand-name software or online fillable forms, to prepare and e-file your returns – at no charge. Software is available to the 70 percent of taxpayers – those who earn $58,000 or less. And, fillable forms have no income limitations. Get started at IRS Free File;
  • File electronically to get a faster refund, have secure, encrypted transmission and a more accurate tax return. You can e-file through your tax preparer, through commercial software or through IRS Free File;
  • If you cannot meet the April 18 deadline, file an extension, Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. All taxpayers can use Free File to submit a Form 4868 for an automatic six-month extension.
  • The six-month extension is to file a return only; it is not an extension to pay taxes due. If you are unable to pay your taxes, file a tax return anyway to lessen the penalties and pay all that you can. Then work with the IRS to set up a payment plan or you can go to IRS.gov and use the Online Payment Agreement Application.

E-file an Extension for your Business and Individual Tax returns at ExtensionTax.com. For any further support and queries please call Help Desk 1-866-245-3918 or email to support@taxexcise.com

2011 FILING SEASON STATISTICS
Cumulative through the weeks ending 03/26/10 and 03/25/11
Individual Income Tax Returns 2010 2011 % Change
Total Receipts 82,533,000 82,276,000 -0.3%
Total Processed 77,812,000 80,318,000 3.2%
E-filing Receipts:
TOTAL ,000 71,067,000 6.8%
Tax Professionals 42,354,000 44,712,000 5.6%
Self-prepared 24,188,000 26,355,000 9.0%
Web Usage:
Visits to IRS.gov 141,109,467 151,305,611 7.2
Total Refunds:
Number 68,587,000 69,955,000 2.0%
Amount $204.260 Billion $206.477 Billion 1.1%
Average refund $2,978 $2,952 -0.9%
Direct Deposit Refunds:
Number 54,738,000 57,251,000 4.6%
Amount $175.038 Billion $179.827 Billion 2.7%
Average refund $3,198 $3,141 -1.8%

March IRS Live Webinar Focuses on Requirements for Federal Tax Return Preparers

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service’s next IRS Live webinar, “Requirements for Federal Tax Return Preparers” is Wednesday, March 30, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time.

The program will include current information on early program accomplishments, Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) guidelines, plans for upcoming competency testing and continuing education, background checks and electronic filing requirements.

David R. Williams, director, IRS Return Preparer Office, will be the main presenter for the webinar, which will also include a panel of representatives from the tax professional industry. Panelists are: CPA David Lifson from Crowe Horwath LLP, and Bill Parrish, practicing as Bill Parrish – Private Practice Group, LLC. Retired IRS communications manager Mike Quinn will moderate the program.

Viewers can register online anytime before the program and download a calendar reminder. Enrolled agents can receive one CPE credit. Other tax professionals may receive credit if the broadcast meets their organization’s or state’s CPE requirements.

More information about CPE credit is available on IRS.gov.

Tax professionals are encouraged to watch the free webinar and submit questions by e-mail to IRS.Live@irs.gov  during the broadcast.

The event will be archived for later viewing on the IRS Video Portalapproximately three weeks after the live event.

Delayed Filing Season for Certain Tax-Exempt Hospital Organizations

The Affordable Care Act added new requirements that 501(c)(3) hospital organizations must satisfy to maintain their tax-exempt status.  Because many of these provisions are effective for tax years beginning after enactment, revision of Form 990, Schedule H (Hospitals) and its instructions has been a priority for the IRS.  Learn more about the new requirements for 501(c)(3) hospitals and implementation efforts on IRS.gov.

In order to complete implementation of changes to IRS forms and systems that are required to reflect additional requirements for charitable hospital hospitals, the IRS is delaying the start of the 2010 filing season for certain tax-exempt organizations that operate one or more hospitals (hospital organizations) required to file Form 990, Schedule H (Hospitals).  Hospital organizations may not file 2010 Forms 990 with Schedules H attached before July 1, 2011.

Pursuant to Announcement 2011-20, the IRS has granted an automatic 3-month extension of time to file the Form 990 to hospital organizations with filing due dates before August 15, 2011.  For more information about the delayed filing season for hospital organizations and frequently asked questions go to IRS.gov.