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Frequently Asked Tax Questions

IRS Procedures - Extensions

  1. I am filing my U.S. tax return from the U.K. and am eligible for the automatic 2-month extension. Do my forms need to be in Philadelphia by June 15th, or do they just need to be postmarked by June 15th?
Rev. date: 08/04/2012

I am filing my U.S. tax return from the U.K. and am eligible for the automatic 2-month extension. Do my forms need to be in Philadelphia by June 15th, or do they just need to be postmarked by June 15th?

Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
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In order to be considered a timely filed return, your forms must be postmarked by June 15th.
Additional Information
Form 4868 (PDF), Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax Publication 54 - Tax Guide for US Citizens and Residents
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