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IRS Form 14134 is the Application for Extension of Time to File Form 941, 944, or 945. Use it when you need an automatic 30‑day extension to file those employment‑tax returns.
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IRS Form 14134 is the Application for Extension of Time to File Form 941, 944, or 945. Use it when you need an automatic 30‑day extension to file those employment‑tax returns.
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If you run payroll and can’t get your quarterly or annual employment tax return ready in time, you fill out Form 14134 to ask the IRS for extra days. The request is free and gives you up to a month beyond the normal deadline.
Submission Date
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Late return without extension
Penalties may apply
✓ Verify if penalty relief is available
Extension for other tax forms
Covers many non‑employment returns
✓ Confirm the correct form before filing
The extension request must be received by the IRS on or before the original due date of the employment‑tax return. If the request is late, the extension is not granted and penalties may accrue from the original deadline.
Checklist
Employer identification number
EIN confirmation letter · IRS notice or prior return
Return type selection
Copy of the return you are extending · Form 941/944/945 copy
Signature
Authorized officer signature · Physical or electronic signature
Date of filing
Calendar or electronic timestamp · Mailing receipt or e‑file confirmation
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 14134 is currently active for tax years 2022 onward. No major revisions have been announced for the 2024 filing season.
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Extension vs late filing
Users think the extension eliminates penalties
→ Verify the request was received before the original deadline
Form 14134 vs Form 8809
Both are extension requests
→ Confirm which form matches the return type
Mailing address
Different addresses for each state
→ Double‑check the address in the current Instructions
Electronic vs paper filing
Not all taxpayers can e‑file
→ Confirm software capability before choosing e‑file
Maximum days
Some think any number of days can be requested
→ Only a 30‑day extension is permitted
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