0220 Form 4768 (PDF)

Official source: IRS Forms, Instructions & Publications (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4768.pdf), retrieved 2026-10-03. U.S. Government work (17 U.S.C. § 105).

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Form for which extension of time to file is being requested:

Form 706 Form 706-A Form 706-NA Form 706-QDT

Automatic Extension

Check here if you are applying for an automatic 6-month extension of time to file, and the time for filing has not passed.

Extension For Cause/Form 4768 Not Filed In Time For Automatic Extension

Check here if you are applying for an extension of time to file, based on good and sufficient cause, and the time for filing has passed. Also you must attach a statement explaining in detail why a request for automatic extension was not timely made, why it was impossible or impractical to file the return by the due date, and the specific reasons why you have good and sufficient cause for not requesting the automatic extension. If granted, the 6-month extension for cause runs from the original due date of the return. See instructions.

• If this request is for the tax that will be due as a result of an amended or supplemental return, check here . . . . . . . . . ^▶

• If this request is for additional tax due as a result of an examination of your return, check here . . . . . . . . . . . . ^▶

If filed by executor— Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I am an executor of the estate of the above-named decedent and that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the statements made herein and attached are true and correct.

Executor’s signature Title Date

If filed by someone other than the executor— Under penalties of perjury, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the statements made herein and attached are true and correct, that I am authorized by an executor to file this application, and that I am (check applicable boxes):

A member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of (specify jurisdiction) ^▶

A certified public accountant duly qualified to practice in (specify jurisdiction) ^▶

A person enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service. A duly authorized agent holding a power of attorney. (The power of attorney need not be submitted unless requested.)

Filer’s signature (other than the executor) Date

Mail to: Internal Revenue Service Center, Attn: Estate & Gift, Stop 824G 7940 Kentucky Drive, Florence, KY 41042-2915

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see separate instructions. Cat. No. 41984P Form 4768 (Rev. 2-2020)