Form 1040 is the U.S. individual income tax return. A request for an automatic extension from four to six months for filing the tax return may be made by filing Form 4868 before the return's original deadline. The 4868 extension may be filed electronically, depending on the location and payment details of the taxpayer. A hardcopy filing of the extension may be mailed to one of several IRS service centers. Filing Form 4868 does not extend the time of payment of tax due, and late payment penalties could apply if timely payment is not made. Direct links to the IRS to access both Form 4868 and its complete instructions may be found directly below this video. Be sure to subscribe to our channel to receive continuing updates on important tax tips and other business topics. That's Form 4868, and that's your one-minute business brief.