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Form 8809: Application for Extension of Time To File Information Returns
IRS Form 8809 is the Application for Extension of Time To File Information Returns. Payers/filers use it to request an initial or additional 30‑day extension for listed information returns, and it must be filed by the return’s due date.
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IRS Form 8809 - Application for Extension of Time To File Information Returns
IRS Form 8809 is the Application for Extension of Time To File Information Returns. Payers/filers use it to request an initial or additional 30‑day extension for listed information returns, and it must be filed by the return’s due date.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Filing Form 8809 after the return’s due date eliminates any extension.
- 2Submitting the form after the return’s filing due date, which disallows any extension.
- 3Failing to sign the form or provide the signer’s title and date.
- 4Omitting the required justification on line 7 for non‑automatic extensions.
- 5Selecting the wrong filing method box (electronic vs. paper) for the requested forms.
Plain English
Form 8809 lets a payer ask the IRS for more time to send required information returns such as W‑2s or 1099s. The request must be made before the original filing deadline. It can be filed on paper or electronically, depending on the form type. The filer signs to certify the request is true.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2025-12-17 08:10:41
- 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 this form when a payer/filer needs an initial or additional 30‑day extension to file the listed information returns (e.g., Forms W‑2, 1099, etc.) before the return’s due date.
- Do not use it when requesting an extension for Form 1040 or 1040‑SR, Form 1042, or to furnish statements to recipients.
- Check Form 4868 instead when extending the filing deadline for Form 1040 or 1040‑SR.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need extension for individual income tax return (Form 1040/1040‑SR)
Extension must be on the correct form to avoid denial
✓ Confirm the return is Form 1040 or 1040‑SR
Need extension for Form 1042 withholding return
Form 8809 does not cover Form 1042 extensions
✓ Verify the return type is Form 1042
Requesting another 30‑day extension for Form W‑2 or Form 1099‑NEC
Additional extensions for these forms require paper filing of Form 8809
✓ Confirm you are using paper Form 8809
Deadline or filing window
When a payer determines more time is needed to file an information return, they must submit Form 8809 before the original filing deadline. The form itself must be filed by that due date. For most returns, an automatic 30‑day extension can be requested, but no additional extensions are allowed for Forms W‑2 and 1099‑NEC.
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What you need before filling it out
Payer’s/filer’s information (name, address, contact)
Legal name and address of the payer/filer · Form line 1
Taxpayer identification number (TIN)
Nine‑digit EIN or SSN without hyphens · Form line 2
Method of filing selection
Check either Electronic or Paper box · Form line 3
Automatic extension request box
Check box on line 5 if already received automatic extension · Form line 5
Form selection boxes (line 6)
Check the specific information return types (e.g., W‑2, 1099) · Form line 6
Before you submit
- 1Verify the payer’s/filer’s name and address are typed clearly in black ink.
- 2Confirm the TIN is entered as a nine‑digit number without hyphens.
- 3Check the appropriate method of filing (Electronic or Paper) box.
- 4Select the correct form(s) on line 6 for the extension request.
- 5If requesting an additional extension, check the box on line 5.
- 6For nonautomatic extensions, complete line 7 with a justification.
- 7Sign the form, print the title, and date the signature line.
- 8Mail the completed paper Form 8809 to the IRS Center in Ogden, UT 84201‑0209 (or e‑file if eligible).
How to file this form
- 1Determine whether the extension request is automatic or nonautomatic.
- 2Complete payer/filer information and TIN on lines 1–2.
- 3Select the filing method and check the appropriate boxes on lines 3–6.
- 4Provide justification on line 7 if a nonautomatic extension is required.
- 5Sign, title, and date the form under penalty of perjury.
- 6Submit the form by e‑filing through IRIS or FIRE, or mail the paper form to the IRS Center, Ogden, UT 84201‑0209.
- 7Retain a copy of the submitted Form 8809 as proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Do not use Form 8809 to request an extension to file Form 1040 or 1040‑SR (use Form 4868) — Form p.1
- 2Do not use Form 8809 to request an extension to file Form 1042 (use Form 7004) — Form p.1
- 3Do not use Form 8809 to request an extension to furnish statements to recipients (see Pub. 1099) — Form p.1
- 4No additional 30‑day extensions are allowed for Form W‑2 and Form 1099‑NEC; these must be submitted on paper — Form p.1
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Entity Info
1 items
Name and taxpayer ID of the entity claiming the credit.
Credit Info
1 items
Type of credit or incentive being claimed.
Calculation
2 items
The base amount used to calculate the credit.
Calculated credit amount after applying formulas and limitations.
Certification
1 items
Detailed breakdown supporting the credit calculation.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date the form.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the form reads Rev. December 2025
- Fee — Not stated in the official source
- Mailing address — confirm Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Center Ogden, UT 84201-0209
- Signature — confirm signature, title, and date are completed under penalty of perjury
- Electronic filing option — confirm e‑filing is allowed per the instructions
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After you file
- 1Retain the signed Form 8809 and any related books or records for as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any Internal Revenue law.
- 2File Form 8809 by the due date of the information returns.
- 3If additional time is later required, submit a new Form 8809 with a justification on line 7 and mail it to the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Center, Ogden, UT 84201‑0209.
- 4Keep a copy of the filing confirmation (paper copy or e‑file receipt) for your records.
- 5Submit comments about the form’s accuracy or time‑estimate estimates to www.irs.gov/FormComments or to the IRS Tax Forms and Publications Division, 1111 Constitution Ave. NW, IR‑6526, Washington, DC 20224; do not send the form itself to that address.
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — Do not use this form to request an extension of time to file Form 1040 or 1040‑SR (use Form 4868).
- SRCForm p.1 — Do not use this form to request an extension of time to file Form 1042 (use Form 7004).
- SRCForm p.1 — Do not use this form to furnish statements to recipients (see Pub. 1099).
- SRCForm p.1 — No additional 30‑day extensions are allowed for Form W‑2 and Form 1099‑NEC; these must be submitted on paper.
- SRCForm p.2 — Form 8809 must be filed by the due date of the returns.
- SRCForm p.2 — File Form 8809 as soon as you know an extension is necessary, but not before January 1 of the year the return is due.
- SRCForm p.2 — Send Form 8809 to: Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Center, Ogden, UT 84201‑0209.
Common confusion points
Can I e‑file my Form 8809 for a W‑2 extension?
The source says extensions for Forms W‑2 and 1099‑NEC must be submitted on paper.
→ Confirm the request is on paper, not e‑filed.
Do I need to attach a list of payers when filing one Form 8809 for multiple payers?
The source states a list cannot be attached to the fill‑in Form 8809.
→ Do not attach the list; instead, enter the total number of payers on line 4.
Is Form 8809 valid for extending the filing deadline of my individual income tax return?
The source explicitly excludes Form 1040/1040‑SR extensions.
→ Use Form 4868 for individual returns.
Can I request a second 30‑day extension for a W‑2 after the first one?
The source notes no additional 30‑day extensions are allowed for Form W‑2.
→ Verify you are not requesting another extension for W‑2.
Do I need to provide a justification for a non‑automatic extension?
The source says non‑automatic extensions require a justification on line 7.
→ Check that line 7 contains a written justification.
When is the earliest date I may file Form 8809?
The source says not before January 1 of the year the return is due.
→ Ensure the filing date is on or after Jan 1.
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- Form 1099 – see Extensions under part M in Pub 1099 for penalty and correction guidance.
Questions about IRS Form 8809
What is IRS Form 8809 used for?
Form 8809 lets a payer ask the IRS for more time to send required information returns such as W‑2s or 1099s. The request must be made before the original filing deadline. It can be filed on paper or electronically, depending on the form type. The filer signs to certify the request is true.
Who must file IRS Form 8809?
Payers/filers who need more time to file information returns with the IRS should file this form before the filing due date.
What information does IRS Form 8809 require?
The form collects the payer’s name, address, TIN, chosen filing method, number of payers (if multiple), the specific information return types requested, and the filer’s signature, title, and date.
When is IRS Form 8809 due?
Form 8809 must be filed by the due date of the returns. File as soon as you know an extension is needed, but not before January 1 of the year the return is due.
Where do I file IRS Form 8809?
Send Form 8809 to the Internal Revenue Service Center in Ogden, UT 84201‑0209. E‑filing is allowed for most returns except W‑2 and 1099‑NEC, which must be submitted on paper.
How do I complete IRS Form 8809?
Enter the payer’s name, address, and nine‑digit TIN in lines 1‑2. Check the filing method (electronic or paper) in line 3 and, if applicable, the total number of payers in line 4. Mark the box for an additional extension in line 5 and select the appropriate return types in line 6. Provide a justification in line 7 for non‑automatic extensions, then sign, title, and date the form.
What happens if IRS Form 8809 is filed incorrectly?
If the form is filed after the return’s due date, the IRS will not grant an extension. A false statement can result in penalties under perjury.
Can I e‑file my Form 8809 for a W‑2 extension?
The source says extensions for Forms W‑2 and 1099‑NEC must be submitted on paper. Confirm the request is on paper, not e‑filed.
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