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How to file form 8809 in TaxBandits?

Form 8809, "Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns," is a form that both businesses and individuals use to request an extension of the due date for filing federal tax forms. 

Follow the below steps to fill out form 8809 in TaxBandits:

• Sign in to your TaxBandits account. 
• In the dashboard, click Start New >> Form >>8809 under the Extension Form category.

There are three categories of extension forms.

• Extension of time to file information returns(excluding Form 1099-NEC/W-2)
• Extension of time to file 1099-NEC & W-2 forms.
• Extension to send recipient copies of information returns.

Extension of time to file information returns(excluding Form 1099-NEC/W-2)

• If you want to file an extension for other than 1099-NEC and W-2 forms, then click the Select & Continue button under the Extension of time to file information returns(excluding Form 1099-NEC/W-2).

• If you are filing the extension for an existing business, select the Business Name by clicking on the Select Business button or enter the new business information for which you need to file the extension for 1099-NEC & W-2 form. Click Save & Continue.

• Select the type of form you are requesting an extension. You can request an extension for more than 1 form. Once the forms are selected, the extension due date will be displayed. Provide the Date, contact number, and title, Click Continue. 

• You can View and Download the 8809 form. Now click Complete Your Order by providing your credit card details. Your form will now be e-filed to IRS.

Extension of time to file 1099-NEC & W-2 forms:

• If you want to file an extension for 1099-NEC and W-2 forms, then click the Select & Continue button under the Extension of time to file 1099-NEC & W-2 forms.

• If you are filing the extension for an existing business, select the Business Name by clicking on the Select Business button or enter the new business information for which you need to file the extension for 1099-NEC & W-2 form. Click Save & Continue.

• Select the type of form you are requesting an extension. You can either check Form W-2 or Form 1099-NEC or both. Once the form is selected, the extension due date will be displayed.

• You need to select the reason for late filing and provide the mandatory details. Click Continue. 

• Once you click Continue, you can Download Form 8809 form or View Form 8809. Download the copy and send the postal mailing to the address displayed on the screen.

Note that It is your responsibility to print and mail the generated Form 8809 to the IRS. TaxBandits will only provide the PDF for printing, and we will NOT file the form with the IRS.

Extension to send recipient copies of information returns:

• If you want to file the extension to send recipient copies of the information return, click Select & Continue under the category.

• Select the Business Name by clicking on the Select Business button or enter the new business information for which you need to file the extension for the recipes copies of information return. Click Save & Continue.
• Select the form type for which you need to file the extension for sending recipient copies. The extended due date will also be displayed.

• Choose your method of filing information as Paper. Currently, we are not supporting electronic filing. You need to provide the reason for the late filing and name, contact number, and title. Once you provide all the information, click Continue. 
• You can View Form 8809 and Download Form 8809.

Please note that it is your responsibility to download and fax the generated Form 8809 to the IRS. TaxBandits will only provide the PDF for printing, and we will NOT file the form with the IRS.