Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns

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 2023-10-31 and can be found here.