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What is form 8809?

Form 8809, officially titled "Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns," is used to request an extension for filing certain IRS information returns. Businesses or entities can use this form if they need additional time to file tax forms. Form 8809 can be used to request an automatic 30-day extension for filing most information returns, such as,

• 1099
• W-2
• 1098
• 1097
• W-2G
• 5498
• 8027
• 3921
• 3922
• 1042-S
• ACA Forms 1094/1095