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Question: how should I ask for an extension to the IRS? please?

ok so today is the 2th to last day for me to pay, but i don’t have money… and i don’t know what i have to do, to ask for an extension, i mean do i call, go online or write a letter. please respond fast
i don’t know what to do
im in california so if there a specific number i have to call or web address please tell me

Answer: You can request a 6 month extension by filing out form 4868 for the IRS. But you still have to pay taxes due by April 15. There will be penalties for underpaid taxes if the payment is sent in after April 15. You can pay by credit card.

Here is a link to California with info on state extensions:

http://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/faq/ivr/201.shtml

How to spot dubious Haiti charity pleas

The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina , which gutted much of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast in 2005, included thousands of Web sites making bogus appeals for disaster contributions.

Disinherit the IRS – Estate Planning

IRS checking tax preparers

The IRS plans to ramp up its oversight and scrutiny of paid tax return preparers staring in 2011.On Monday, IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman announced sweeping reform measurers for the tax preparer industry during a conference call with reporters. Starting next year, all preparers will have to register with the IRS. And preparers not already doing so will have to take competency tests and sign up …

IRS Tax Form 940 Instructions for 2009, 2010