OMB control number

Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns

OMB 1545-1081 · TREAS/IRS.

OMB 1545-1081

Internal Revenue Code Section 6081 allows filers to file an extension of time to file. Treasury Regulation 1.6081-8 specifies that Forms W-2, W-2G, 1042-S, 1094-C, 1095, 1097, 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498, and 8027 can use Form 8809 to request the extension. Certain required information must be provided before IRS can evaluate the request. The form guarantees that complete information is submitted. IRS will review the information contained on the form to determine whether an extension should be permitted.

The latest form for Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns expires 2026-12-31 and is listed under ICR 202308-1545-011.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Latest forms, documents, and information collections
DocumentType
Form 8809 Form 8809Form and Instruction
Supporting Statement-1545-1081-MS.docxSupporting Statement A
Form 8809 Form and Instruction

All Historical Document Collections

Historical document collections
ReferenceFilingReceivedConcludedAction
202308-1545-011 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2023-10-31 Approved without change
202002-1545-005 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2020-07-30 Approved without change
201801-1545-021 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 2018-04-05 Approved without change
201704-1545-007 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2017-05-24 Approved without change
201311-1545-022 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2014-01-30 Approved without change
201105-1545-001 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 2011-10-03 Approved without change
201010-1545-035 Revision of a currently approved collection 2010-11-30 Approved without change
200704-1545-036 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2007-06-06 Approved without change
200405-1545-028 Revision of a currently approved collection 2004-05-19 Approved without change
200204-1545-038 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 2002-04-16 Approved without change
200106-1545-003 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 2001-06-04 Approved without change
199806-1545-036 Revision of a currently approved collection 1998-06-25 Approved without change
199705-1545-018 No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection 1997-05-22 Approved with change
199508-1545-043 Extension without change of a currently approved collection 1995-08-14 Approved without change
199303-1545-008 Revision of a currently approved collection 1993-03-22 Approved without change
199106-1545-017 Revision of a currently approved collection 1991-06-20 Approved without change
198809-1545-001 New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) 1988-09-26 Approved without change