February 2–April 15

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Anyone who filed a tax return for 2007 can file Form 4868 by phone. The telephone system will accept extensions any time from February 2 through April 15, 2008, and your extension will be good through August 15, 2008. Filing by telephone is advantageous because it is free and you get a confirmation number.

Option 2: E-file and Pay by Credit Card

You can get an extension if you pay part or all of your estimate of income tax due by using a credit card (American Express® Card, Discover® Card, MasterCard®card, or Visa® card). Your payment must be at least $1. You may pay by phone or over the Internet through one of the service providers listed below.

Each service provider will charge a convenience fee based on the amount of the tax payment you are making. Fees may vary between service providers. You will be told what the fee is during the transaction and will have the option to continue or cancel the transaction. You may also obtain the convenience fee by calling the providers’ toll-free automated customer service numbers or visiting their websites. Do not add the convenience fee to your tax payment.

Option 3: File a paper Form 4868

If you chose this option, you must fill in and mail Form 4868 before April 15th, 2008.

Note: If you share a public computer, please print the form or save it on your own disk!