Form 8868 (Rev. January 2019) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File an Exempt Organization Return File a separate application for each return. Go to www.irs.gov/Form8868 for the latest information. OMB No. 1545-1709Electronic filing (e-file). You can electronically file Form 8868 to request a 6-month automatic extension of time to file any of the forms listed below with the exception of Form 8870, Information Return for Transfers Associated With Certain Personal Benefit Contracts, for which an extension request must be sent to the IRS in paper format (see instructions). For more details on the electronic filing of this form, visit www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/e-file-for-charities-and-non-profits. Automatic 6-Month Extension of Time. Only submit original (no copies needed). All corporations required to file an income tax return other than Form 990-T (including 1120-C filers), partnerships, REMICs, and trusts must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to file income tax returns. Type or print File by the due date for filing your return. See instructions. Name of exempt organization or other filer, see instructions. Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box, see instructions. City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code. For a foreign address, see instructions. Enter filer222s identifying number, see instructions Employer identification number (EIN) or Social security number (SSN)Enter the Return Code for the return that this application is for (file a separate application for each return) ...... Application Is For Return Code Form 990 or Form 990-EZ 01 Form 990-BL 02 Form 4720 (individual) 03 Form 990-PF 04 Form 990-T (sec. 401(a) or 408(a) trust) 05 Form 990-T (trust other than above) 06 Application Is For Return Code Form 990-T (corporation) 07 Form 1041-A 08 Form 4720 (other than individual) 09 Form 5227 10 Form 6069 11 Form 8870 12 225 The books are in the care of Telephone No. Fax No. 225 If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box ......... 225 If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization222s four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) . If this is for the whole group, check this box ... . If it is for part of the group, check this box .... and attach a list with the names and EINs of all members the extension is for. 1 I request an automatic 6-month extension of time until , 20 , to file the exempt organization return forthe organization named above. The extension is for the organization222s return for: calendar year 20 or tax year beginning , 20 , and ending , 20 . 2 If the tax year entered in line 1 is for less than 12 months, check reason: Initial return Final return Change in accounting period 3 a If this application is for Forms 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, less any nonrefundable credits. See instructions. 3a $ b If this application is for Forms 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax payments made. Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit. 3b $ c Balance due. Subtract line 3b from line 3a. Include your payment with this form, if required, byusing EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). See instructions. 3c $ Caution: If you are going to make an electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO and Form 8879-EO for payment instructions. For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions. Cat. No. 27916D Form 8868 (Rev. 1-2019) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Form 8868 (Rev. 1-2019) Page 2 General Instructions Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted. Future DevelopmentsFor the latest information about developments related to Form 8868 and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after they were published, go to www.irs.gov/Form8868.RemindersThere is now an automatic 6-month extension of time to file instead of the previous 3-month automatic extension and subsequent request for an additional 3-month extension. The form and instructions have been revised accordingly.If an organization has not filed the required Form 990 series for 3 consecutive years, and if the due date (or extended due date) of the third year222s filing has passed, the tax-exempt status will be revoked to the original filing date. If you have received an approved extension from the IRS for filing your return, and have not filed your return with the IRS for 3 years (including during the approved extension period), please go to Automatic Revocation of Exemption at www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/automatic-revocation-of-exemption for details on revocation and reinstatement for an exempt organization.Identifying number. We have added a box for individuals who file this form. These users must enter their social security number, as indicated on this form. All other users must enter their federal employer identification number. Do not fill in both boxes. Changes to Form 8868. A Return Code is assigned to each return type in lieu of checkboxes. Enter the Return Code of the form this application pertains to in the Return Code Box. Electronic filing (e-file). Electronic filing can be used to request an extension of time to file each of the forms listed above with the exception of Form 8870, applications for the extension of which must be sent in paper format to the address below. !CAUTIONIf you are going to make an electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO or Form 8879-EO for payment instructions. Purpose of Form Form 8868 is used by an exempt organization to request an automatic 6-month extension of time to file its return. Also, the trustee of a trust required to file Form 1041-A or Form 5227 must use Form 8868 to request an extension of time to file those returns. These instructions apply to such trusts unless the context clearly requires otherwise. Use this form to apply for an automatic 6-month extension of time to file an organization222s return, and submit the original form to the IRS (no copies are needed). The automatic 6-month extension will be granted if you properly complete this form, file it, and pay any balance due on line 3c by the due date for the return for which the extension applies. !CAUTIONYou cannot use Form 8868 to extend the due date of Form 990-N. An organization will only be allowed an extension of 6 months for a return for a tax year. When To File File Form 8868 by the due date of the return for which you are requesting an extension.Where To File If you do not file electronically, send the application to: Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Center Ogden, UT 84201-0045 Form 8870 must be sent in paper format to the address above.Do not file for an extension of time by attaching Form 8868 to the exempt organization222s return when it is filed. Filing Information No blanket requests. File a separate Form 8868 for each return for which you are requesting an automatic extension of time to file. This extension will apply only to the specific return checked. It does not extend the time for filing any related returns. For example, an extension of time for filing a private foundation return will not apply to the return of certain excise taxes on charities (Form 4720). Each Form 8868 filer who owes taxes for the year should file its own Form 8868, and pay only its share of the total tax liability due.Also, black lung benefit trusts, their trustees, and any disqualified persons filing Form 990-BL must each file separate Forms 8868. Exempt Organization Group Returns. A central organization may apply for an extension of time to file a group return. Enter the applicable Return Code and enter the Group Exemption Number (GEN) on the line provided. Check the applicable box to indicate whether the application applies to the whole group or part of the group. If the extension is not for all the organizations that are part of the group, you must attach a schedule to Form 8868 showing the name, address, and employer identification number of each organization that is includ