My registration needs to be renewed, but my financial information isn't ready yet.  Can I get an extension?

Charitable organizations can request an extension.  Most organizations can request a 3-month extension, and then an additional 3-month extension if more time is needed. 

Form 990-T organizations will receive an automatic 6-month extension, but they cannot request additional extensions.

 

Is there a fee for extensions?

 No.  Extensions are free.

 

How do I file an extension?

• Log in to your account with your user ID and password.  Need help logging in?
  
  After you log in, make sure that you are on the Summary Page.  If necessary, click on the "Summary Page" link.

• Click on "File a document". 
  
  
• Click on "File Extension" in the list of available transactions.
  
  
• Review the information on the extension request page.
  
  
• Choose "Yes" or "No" to indicate if the organization is a 990-T corporation.  The IRS Form 990-T is a tax return that must be filed by organizations that had unrelated trade or business income. 
  
  If yes, then your organization will be requesting an automatic 6-month extension, rather than the 3-month extension available to all other organizations.  There is no additional (second) extension request for organizations that file the Form 990-T.
  
  
• When you have completed the form, click on "Sign extension" at the bottom of the page to submit it.
  
  
• The next page will confirm the filing of the extension and tell you what your new (extended) due date is.

 

When should I request an extension?

Extension requests should be made before the original or extended deadline has passed to avoid late fees and preserve your status.

 

My organization filed for an extension with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  Does that automatically grant me an extension with your office?

No.  You will need to request an extension from us through our website.

 

Your system is offering me a three-month extension, but we need more time than that.  Can I request an additional extension?

Most organizations can request a 3-month extension, and then an additional 3-month extension if more time is needed.  You cannot request both at the same time.

If you need both extensions, file the first extension, click on "File a document" to return to the available filings, and file the second extension.  You will have to provide a reason for the second extension.

 

Can I get an extension for a campaign financial report?

No.  The deadline for filing a campaign financial report can't be extended.  All campaign reports are due within 90 days of the end of a solicitation campaign. Failure to file on time will result in late fees.  Continued failure to file a report will eventually result in the fundraiser's registration being suspended.

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