Form 1040a is the U.S. individual income tax return. A request for an automatic extension from four to six months for filing the tax return can be made by filing form 4868 before its original deadline. The 4868 extension may be filed electronically, depending on the location and payment details of the taxpayer. Alternatively, a hard copy filing of the extension may be mailed to one of several IRS service centers. It is important to note that filing form 4868 does not extend the time for payment of tax due, and late-payment penalties could apply if timely payment is not made. To access both form 4868 and its complete instructions, you can find direct links to the IRS below this video. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for continuing updates on important tax tips and other business topics. That's form 4868, and that's your one-minute business brief.