When is the Extension Form 8809 Required?
Use Form 8809 to request an extension of time to file any of the following forms:
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Form W-2
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Form 1097
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Form 1098
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Form 1099
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Form 3921
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Form 3922
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Form W-2G
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Form 1042-S
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Form 5498
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Form 5498-ESA
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Form 5498-SA
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Form 8027
If you need additional time to file, you can file a 2nd extension for an additional 30 days extension. You are only able to E-File the 1st extension; the non-automatic additional extension must be paper filed and a reason must be provided.
Extension FORM 8809 Due Dates
The due date for filing Form 8809 are:
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IF you file Form(s)
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ON PAPER, then the due
date is
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ELECTRONICALLY, then the due date is
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W-2
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Last day of February
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March 31
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W-2G
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February 28
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March 31
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1042-S
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March 15
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March 15
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1097
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February 28
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March 31
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1098
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February 28
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March 31
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1099
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February 28
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March 31
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3921
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February 28
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March 31
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3922
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February 28
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March 31
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5498
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May 31
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May 31
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8027
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Last day of February
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March 31
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Please Note:
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The days are from the original due date and not the date the request was filed.
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The automatic and any approved additional request will only extend the due date for filing the returns. It does not extend the due date for furnishing statements to recipients.
For any questions about filing Form 8809 contact the Express Tax Support Center in Rock Hill, SC at 704.839.2270 between the hours of 8am – 6pm EST, Monday through Friday or email support@ExpressTaxFilings.com.
