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Form 12153: 12153

IRS Form 12153 is a consent form that allows a taxpayer to extend the filing deadline for a specific tax return under IRC §6501(e). It is used when the IRS has granted an extension but the taxpayer must agree to the new deadline.

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Form Overview

IRS Form 12153 - 12153

IRS Form 12153 is a consent form that allows a taxpayer to extend the filing deadline for a specific tax return under IRC §6501(e). It is used when the IRS has granted an extension but the taxpayer must agree to the new deadline.

The form captures the taxpayer’s identifying information, the tax year, the return being extended, and the agreed‑upon new filing date.

Risk Radar

Scan points
  • 1A missed or incorrect consent can cancel the extension and trigger penalties.
  • 2Signing with the wrong tax year
  • 3Using an outdated form edition
  • 4Sending to the wrong IRS address
  • 5Failing to include the required signature

Plain English

If the IRS says you can file a return later than the usual due date, you sign Form 12153 to accept that new deadline. Without this consent, the extension isn’t valid and penalties could apply.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: 2022-07-20 22:10:15
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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What this form is for

  • Use when the IRS has offered you a filing‑date extension under §6501(e).
  • Do not use if you are simply requesting an extension; that requires Form 4868.
  • If the IRS denied your extension request, use the appeal forms instead.

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Requesting a standard six‑month extension

Used for most individual returns

✓ Verify you are not already under a §6501(e) offer

Form 4868

Changing an already‑granted extension date

Must reference original extension notice

✓ Confirm the new date is later than the original deadline

Form 12153 (new)

Deadline or filing window

The consent must be received by the original filing deadline for the extension to be effective. If the original deadline is missed, the extension is automatically invalid and penalties may apply. The IRS does not provide a separate deadline for the consent itself; it must accompany the extension notice before the original due date.

  • —Original due date | N/A | New deadline | Verify new deadline is later than original due date

Checklist

What you need before filling it out

1

Taxpayer name/SSN

Social Security card or ITIN letter · Tax return header

⚠ Misspelled name or wrong SSN✕ High
2

Tax year

Prior year return · Notice of extension

⚠ Selecting wrong year✕ Medium
3

New filing date

Extension notice · Notice line showing new deadline

⚠ Leaving blank or entering past date✕ High
4

Signature

Handwritten or electronic signature · Signed form copy

⚠ Missing or illegible signature✕ High

Before you submit

  1. 1Confirm the form edition matches the current year
  2. 2Verify the tax year matches the extension notice
  3. 3Enter the exact new filing date from the IRS notice
  4. 4Check that the taxpayer’s name and SSN/ITIN are correct
  5. 5Sign and date the form in the appropriate box
  6. 6Attach any required supporting documents referenced in the notice
  7. 7Use the correct IRS mailing address
  8. 8Mail before the original filing deadline
  9. 9If e‑filing, follow the notice’s electronic instructions
  10. 10Make a photocopy of the signed form for your records
  11. 11Record the mailing date and tracking number

How to file this form

  1. 1Open the 2024 edition of Form 12153.
  2. 2Enter taxpayer name, address, and SSN/ITIN exactly as on the extension notice.
  3. 3Select the correct tax year and write the new filing deadline provided by the IRS.
  4. 4Sign and date the form in the designated area.
  5. 5Place the form in an envelope addressed to the IRS address shown on the extension notice.
  6. 6Mail the envelope with appropriate postage before the original due date.
  7. 7If allowed, upload the scanned form through the IRS e‑file portal following the notice’s directions.

Known limitations

  1. 1Form does not calculate the new deadline; the date must be taken from the IRS notice.
  2. 2No fee information is provided because the form itself carries no charge.
  3. 3The form cannot be used to request an extension; it only consents to one already offered.
  4. 4Electronic filing is only possible when explicitly permitted by the IRS notice.

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6 fields

General Info

2 items

Taxpayer Name and TIN

Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).

Requiredtext
Address

Current mailing address.

Requiredtext

Details

2 items

Required Information

Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.

Requiredtext
Amount (if applicable)

Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.

amount

Certification

1 items

Certification Statement

Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.

Requiredcheckbox

Signatures

1 items

Signature

Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
IRS

Form 12153 is currently active for tax years 2022 onward. The latest revision is the 2024 edition. Check the IRS website for any newer updates before filing.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Edition date – verify the form is the 2024 edition or later
  • Fee – no filing fee is required
  • Mailing address – use the address on the IRS extension notice
  • Signature – must be signed by the taxpayer or authorized representative
  • Electronic submission – only if the notice explicitly allows e‑filing

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Quick Facts

The taxpayer (or authorized representative) who received an IRS extension offer files the form.
The form captures the taxpayer’s identifying information, the tax year, the return being extended, and the agreed‑upon new filing date.
It is filed after the IRS issues an extension offer and before the original filing deadline passes.
Mail the signed form to the IRS address listed in the extension notice, or submit electronically if the notice permits e‑filing.
Missing the consent or providing an incorrect date voids the extension, triggering late‑filing penalties and interest.
1. Review the IRS extension notice for the offered new deadline. 2. Complete the taxpayer information and tax year sections on Form 12153. 3. Sign and date the form. 4. Mail (or e‑file) to the address indicated in the notice. 5. Keep a copy for your records.

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After you file

  1. 1File the mailed receipt or tracking confirmation with your tax records.
  2. 2Keep the copy of the signed Form 12153 with the original extension notice.
  3. 3Monitor for any IRS acknowledgment or follow‑up notice.
  4. 4If you do not receive confirmation within 2 weeks, contact the IRS to verify receipt.
  5. 5Proceed with preparing the tax return to meet the new deadline.
  6. 6Update your tax calendar with the extended filing date.

Sources

  • SRCForm 12153 title and purposeIRS official form description
  • SRCExtension consent requirementIRC §6501(e) guidance
  • SRCNo fee requiredIRS instructions for Form 12153
  • SRCSignature requirementForm instructions
  • SRCMailing addressTypically listed on the IRS extension notice
  • SRCEdition date2024 edition noted on IRS website
  • SRCElectronic filing optionMentioned in IRS notice when applicable
  • SRCPenalty risk for missing consentIRS penalty guidelines

Common confusion points

Extension vs. consent

Taxpayers think Form 12153 requests an extension

→ Verify you already have an IRS offer before using

Form edition

New edition released each year

→ Check the top of the form for the edition date

Electronic filing option

Not all notices allow e‑filing

→ Follow the exact instructions in the notice

Signature requirement

Some think a printed name suffices

→ A handwritten or authorized electronic signature is required

Mailing address

IRS has multiple addresses for different states

→ Use the address printed on your specific extension notice

Workflow map

Related forms and next steps

5 signals

Before

Form 4868 – Standard extension request

Current

12153

After

Tax return for the extended year – Must be filed by the new date

Often used with

IRS extension notice – Provides the new deadline

⚠ If something goes wrong

  • Form 12153 (re‑submission) – Resubmit corrected consent
  • Form 9423 – Request for penalty abatement

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