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Common Questions | Tax Returns | August 12, 2025

How to file a federal extension (Form 4868)

Quick Answer

File a federal extension (Form 4868) by logging in to MyFreeTaxReturn.com, selecting Work With Filing, then Begin a Fed Extension on the Navigation Page. Sign the User Agreement first, then enter your total tax liability, total payments, and amount you're paying.

1)Login to your MyFreeTaxReturn.com account

  1. Select Work With Filing

  2. On the Navigation Page, select Begin a Fed Extension

The User Agreement must be signed before completing the prompted extension entries. 

 

Understanding Form 4868’s entry fields

Total tax liability - Amount entered here will reflect on Line 4 of Form 4868

Total payments - Amount entered here will reflect on Line 5 of Form 4868

Amount you’re paying - Amount entered here will reflect on Line 7 of Form 4868

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