FAQ

• What type of customer support does ExpressExtension offer?
• How do I e-file an extension with ExpressExtension?
• Will my information be safe with ExpressExtension?
• What if I file an extension but end up filing my taxes before the original due date?
• My extension was approved, what is my extended deadline?
• Will an extension e-filed through ExpressExtension cover both federal and state tax returns?
• Which extension forms does ExpressExtension support?
• Why e-file my extension with ExpressExtension?
• What if I don't pay my taxes before the deadline?
• What is IRS Form 7004?
• My business has made a loss, but still, owe taxes to the IRS. Can I request more time to pay the taxes?
• Why was my return rejected for a form type mismatch?
• How can I find my estimated tax amount for business/personal tax returns?
• When is the deadline to e-file a tax extension?
• Is there a penalty if I fail to file the extension form by the due date?
• How do I re-transmit a rejected extension form?
• Why was my return rejected for a business name/EIN mismatch?
• My extension for business tax return filing was rejected by the IRS. How to apply for an extension again?
• Where should I mail the paper copy of the extension for my business?
• What will be the 'IRS Received Date' for my accepted 7004 / 8868 extension form?
• What is IRS Form 4868?
• Who can file Form 4868?
• I am married filing 1040 jointly and want an extension. Do we need to file for extension separately?
• Where do I mail the paper copy of 4868?
• How do I e-file Form 4868 with ExpressExtension?
• Do you offer bulk pricing discounts on Form 7004 for Tax Professionals?
• What is your refund policy?
• Can I have a discount on my personal tax extension if I file the business extension with you?
• What is IRS Form 8809?
• How long does it take to e-file an extension with ExpressExtension?
• What is IRS Form 8868?
• I have got a waiver from the e-help Desk to paper file my extension. How do I go about?
• What information do I need to e-file a tax extension?
• Why was my extension rejected as duplicate filing?
• What happens to my tax refund if I file my income tax return late?
• I am expecting a refund on my tax return. Do I still need to file an extension?
• Does the IRS expect an explanation on why I'm filing an extension?
• Is there a cost to re-transmit a rejected extension?
• Who should be signing the paper return of 7004/8868?
• How do I see my previous year's submissions?
• The IRS has rejected my Extension, and the deadline is passed. How much time do I have to correct and re-transmit?
• Will the tax I owe to the IRS be charged to my credit card?
• I leave mid-way while filling the form. Will my information be saved?
• What is IRS regulation section 1.6081-5 where businesses don't have to file an extension?
• How much time I have left to file my extension?
• I have no idea what my estimated taxes are? Is it ok to simply leave it as zero?
• How do I determine my business’ accounting period?
• What reason should I check to indicate a short tax period?
• What are the common audit errors when filing an extension, and how do I fix them?
• I filed my extension just before the due date cut-off. Will my extension be accepted?
• Are there any discounts available for tax professionals?
• What are Text and Fax Alerts? How do I pay for your filing services?
• I have transmitted my extension form. What's Next?
• When is the due date to file my Form 4868?
• Can I pay the taxes I owe to the IRS while filing my personal tax extension in ExpressExtension?
• I chose the check option on the personal tax extension for paying my tax dues. What do I do next?
• I do not have an SSN to file form 4868. What should I do?
• Is there a penalty on my taxes when I file my individual income tax return by the due date?
• What type of tax extension should I file if I'm self-employed?
• What is Express Guarantee?
• Is there any condition to get a refund through Express Guarantee?
• Am I able to cancel an online payment made to the IRS?
• What if I cannot pay the complete balance due while filing an extension?
• IRS has rejected my business extension with the error code: F7004-011-03. The message says an extension has already been filed for my business. Do I have to correct and file again?
• I don’t have an EIN. Can I e-file a Tax extension Form 8868?
• How to file 7004 for a Fiscal or Short Tax year?
• How do I know the tax period I filed the last time?
• How do I know whether my business’s accounting period is a fiscal tax year or calendar tax year?
• How do I add Form 7004 data for multiple businesses?
• IRS has rejected my extension with the error code: F7004-905-03. What do I do next?
• IRS has rejected my extension with the error code: F7004-904-01. What do I do next?
• I don’t have an EIN. How do I file the business tax extension?
• I have filed the business extension with the wrong EIN. What should I do now?
• I am a tax professional. Is there an option to import my client's business information?
• I choose EFTPS for tax payment. Where do I provide my bank details?
• Can ExpressExtension guarantee the acceptance of my extension?
• What extension form does a single-member LLC file?
• My personal tax extension was approved by the IRS. What is my extended tax return due date?
• Who qualifies as an “Out-of-the-Country” tax filer?
• What if I am an “Out-of-the-Country” tax filer filing Form 4868?
• Do you mail my business tax extension request to the state?
• How long does it take to generate my state tax extension with ExpressExtension?
• What is the Perfection Period for my extension?
• Is there an option for Tax Professionals to bulk upload their clients’ business information?
• How do I add my Form 7004 data?
• Will I be notified of the status of my Form 7004 filing?
• Why I could not select one of the businesses to continue bulk e-filing Form 7004?
• What should I do if the IRS rejects my extension?
• How long does it take for the IRS to accept my extension?
• I have filed the extension with incorrect information. Can I cancel and retransmit it again?
• How much will it cost to e-file the extension form through ExpressExtension?
• Do I need last year's AGI to e-file my extension Form 4868?
• What is an IP PIN?
• I do not have a copy of my Prior Year PIN. How can I get the prior year PIN?
• How do I check the IRS payment status of my extension filed through ExpressExtension?
• Do you support Filing an Individual State Income Tax Extension?
• I have chosen the debit/credit card option for paying my tax due. How should I proceed?
• I am a foreign-owned U.S. Disregarded Entity. Can I e-file Form 7004 in ExpressExtension?
• Unfortunately, I cannot file the return by the extended due date. Can I attach the reason for the late filing with the return to avoid a penalty from the IRS?
• I am a tax-exempt organization. Can I file a single extension form 8868 to extend multiple annual return deadlines?
• Who Can File Form 8868?
• What forms can be extended using Form 8868?
• How to file Form 8868?
• What is Form 8453-TE?
• What happens if I electronically transmit an extension of my client without a signed Form 8453-TE?
• I see that I entered incorrect information in some fields. How do I correct them?
• I received an error stating that the return already exists. What should I do now?
• There are errors on every return that I bulk uploaded and I cannot proceed to the next page. What should I do now?
• I cannot bulk upload my client’s Form 7004 data as it indicates that the file is invalid. What should I do now?
• I only have the Form 7004 data in a pdf format. Can I upload it?
• I got an error, “Please undo the changes made to the header” What should I do now?
• When is the due date to file Form 8868?
• I have chosen your package pricing and e-filed both Forms 4868 & 7004, where one of my Forms 4868 got rejected as a duplicate. Can I receive a partial refund for my rejected Form 4868 filed through ExpressExtension under the express guarantee policy?
• When is the deadline to file a federal income tax return 1040 with the IRS?
• What is an Electronic Postmark?
• Is the ExpressExtension site legit to file extension forms?
• How do I pay for your services?
• Will I be notified on the status of the extension I file?
• Would IRS accept my extension?
• Will I receive any proof of reference when the IRS accepts my extension?
• How to print a copy of my extension?
• What is the IRS cut-off time for filing the Extension form on the due date?
• I submitted my tax extension form before the deadline but I have not heard back from the IRS by midnight on the deadline. Should I submit another extension?
• Can I download the draft copy of my tax extension form before transmitting it?
• How to download a copy of my transmitted Extension form?
• What is a secretary or state comptroller number?
• I need to e-file an extension to the federal and state at the same time. Is it possible?
• What is two-factor authentication?
• How can I enable two-factor authentication for my account?
• What if I lost my Mobile device in which I installed the authentication app?
• I just signed up and came across PTIN. What is that?
• Is it possible to change the password associated with my ExpressExtension account?
• Can I change the email address registered with ExpressExtension?