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Form 14446-DE: 14446 (de)

Form 14446-DE is the German-language version of IRS Form 14446, an application for an automatic 6‑month extension to file certain information returns. Use it when you need extra time to submit the required return to the IRS.

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Form Overview

IRS Form 14446-DE - 14446 (de)

Form 14446-DE is the German-language version of IRS Form 14446, an application for an automatic 6‑month extension to file certain information returns. Use it when you need extra time to submit the required return to the IRS.

The form captures the taxpayer’s name, EIN or SSN, address, the specific return being extended, and the requested extension period.

Risk Radar

Scan points
  • 1A missing signature instantly invalidates the extension request.
  • 2Missing signature or date
  • 3Incorrect EIN/SSN
  • 4Sending to the wrong IRS address
  • 5Using an outdated edition of the form

Plain English

If you can’t get your return ready by the normal deadline, you can ask the IRS for more time with this form. It’s a short request that, if accepted, gives you an automatic six‑month extension without having to explain why you’re late.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: 2023-12-27 22:10:16
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

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What this form is for

  • Use when you need a 6‑month extension for a required return.
  • Do not use for extensions beyond six months or for penalty abatement.
  • If the return has a separate extension form, check that form instead.

Form selector

Use this form or another form?

Requesting more than 6 months

Only for disaster‑related extensions

✓ Verify disaster eligibility first

Form 1127

Extension for employment tax returns

Specific to payroll filings

✓ Confirm the correct form for payroll

Form 941‑X

Deadline or filing window

The extension request must be received by the original due date of the return you are extending. If the request arrives after that date, the extension is not granted and penalties may apply. No separate IRS deadline exists for the extension form itself.

Checklist

What you need before filling it out

1

Taxpayer name

Government‑issued ID or business registration · Tax return header

⚠ Misspelled name✕ High
2

EIN/SSN

IRS notice or prior return · Bottom of prior return

⚠ Transposed digits✕ Medium
3

Return type

Original return form (e.g., 1040, 1120) · Instructions page

⚠ Selecting wrong return✕ High
4

Signature

Handwritten or authorized e‑signature · Signature block

⚠ Blank or unauthorized✕ Critical

Before you submit

  1. 1Use the 2024 edition of Form 14446-DE
  2. 2Enter the correct EIN or SSN
  3. 3Specify the exact return being extended
  4. 4Sign and date the form
  5. 5Attach the form to the original return if required
  6. 6Mail to the address listed for that return type
  7. 7Confirm mailing date is on or before the original deadline
  8. 8Keep a copy of the signed form and mailing receipt

How to file this form

  1. 1Download the current 14446-DE PDF
  2. 2Complete all required fields in the fillable version
  3. 3Print the form if you will mail it
  4. 4Sign the form with an authorized signature
  5. 5Place the form with the original return or in a separate envelope
  6. 6Mail to the correct IRS address using a trackable service
  7. 7Retain proof of mailing and a copy for your records

Known limitations

  1. 1Form only grants a six‑month automatic extension; longer extensions require separate disaster‑relief procedures
  2. 2No electronic submission option for all return types
  3. 3The form does not waive penalties for late filing if the extension is not approved
  4. 4Instructions may reference other forms; verify you are not mixing requirements

Field map

Compact field-by-field guide

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 14446-DE is currently available in the 2024 edition on IRS.gov. No recent revisions have been announced.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Edition date – verify the form shows 2024 edition
  • Fee – no filing fee required for this extension request
  • Mailing address – use the address in the instructions for the specific return
  • Signature line – ensure a wet or authorized electronic signature
  • PDF version – use the fillable PDF to avoid transcription errors

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Quick Facts

Taxpayers or authorized representatives who must file the underlying return and need more time.
The form captures the taxpayer’s name, EIN or SSN, address, the specific return being extended, and the requested extension period.
File it before the original due date of the return you are extending; the extension is granted automatically if received on time.
Mail the completed form to the IRS address listed in the instructions for the specific return type, or submit electronically if the return’s e‑file system accepts it.
Late filing without an approved extension can trigger penalties and interest; an incorrectly completed form may be rejected, leaving you without the extension.
1. Download the latest 14446-DE PDF from IRS.gov. 2. Fill in all required fields legibly or type them if using the fillable PDF. 3. Sign and date the form. 4. Attach it to the original return or send it separately to the address in the instructions before the original deadline.

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After you file

  1. 1Save the scanned copy of the signed form
  2. 2Record the mailing date and tracking number
  3. 3Monitor your IRS account for confirmation of the extension
  4. 4Continue preparing the underlying return within the new deadline
  5. 5If you receive a rejection notice, correct the error and resend immediately
  6. 6Keep all related correspondence for at least three years

Sources

  • SRCForm title and purposeIRS official description of Form 14446
  • SRCEdition date2024 edition listed on IRS.gov
  • SRCNo filing feeindicated in the form instructions
  • SRCExtension periodsix months stated in the instructions
  • SRCSignature requirementnoted in the form’s signature block
  • SRCMailing addressprovided in the instructions for each return type
  • SRCElectronic filing optionnot universally available per IRS guidance
  • SRCPenalty consequencesmentioned in the instructions section on extensions

Common confusion points

Extension length

Some users think they can request more than six months

→ Verify the six‑month limit

Electronic filing

Not all returns accept e‑file of the extension

→ Check the specific return’s e‑file guide

Signature type

Users assume a typed name is sufficient

→ Use a wet signature or authorized e‑signature

Address

Different returns have different IRS mailing addresses

→ Use the address listed for your return type

Form edition

Older PDFs may still be circulating

→ Confirm the edition date on the form

Workflow map

Related forms and next steps

4 signals

Before

Gather the original return (e.g., 1040) that needs extension

Current

14446-DE

After

File the original return by the new deadline granted by the extension

Often used with

Form 1040‑X if you later need to amend the return after filing

⚠ If something goes wrong

  • Check Form 1127 for disaster‑related extensions

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