Application For Extension of Time To File Alabama Income Tax Returns
General Instructions
charged a delinquent penalty. Other penalties such as
2002 to file your return. If you file a fiscal year, you will
fraud penalty (maximum 50%), non-payment penalty
be granted a 4-month extension from the regular due
Use Form 4868A to request a 4-month extension
(1% per month), estimate penalty (10% maximum), or
date of the return. Example: If your fiscal year ends
of time to file Forms 40, 40A, 40NR, 41, or 65. The
underestimation penalty (6% maximum), will be
June 30, 2002, your return is due October 15, 2002.
extension will be granted if you complete this form
charged, if applicable, even if you have an approved
You may request a 4-month extension until February
properly and file it on time. We will notify you only if
extension.
15, 2003 to file your return.
your request for an extension is denied.
Check box b if you have already been granted a 4-
Interest
If you need an additional 2-month extension, you
month extension and need an additional 2-month
must file another Form 4868A by the expiration date of
Interest is charged from the regular due date of the
extension to file your return. If a fiscal year return, you
the original extension. An additional 2-month extension
return until the tax is paid. It will be charged even if:
must give the information requested. (See above
will not be granted unless you have an approved 4-
• You have been granted an extension,
instruction.)
month extension.
or
Line 3
• You show reasonable cause for not paying the tax on
When To File
time.
If you anticipate owing additional tax when your
File Form 4868A by April 15, 2002. If you are filing
Alabama law provides that interest shall be collect-
return is filed, this amount may be paid with this appli-
a fiscal year Form 40, 40A, 40NR, 41, or 65, file Form
ed at the same rate as prescribed by the Internal
cation. Any tax due when your return is filed will be
4868A by the regular due date of the return. If you are
Revenue Service.
subject to interest as previously explained.
requesting a 2-month additional extension, file this
Composite Return
form by the expiration date of the original extension.
How To Claim Credit for
You may file your return any time before the 4-
Payment Made With This Form
If you plan to file a composite return for the non-
month period ends.
resident partners, and want to file an extension, use
If you file Form 40A, enter the amount paid on line
Form 4868A. This eliminates any penalty for late filing.
Where To File
6, column A, and write Form 4868A to the left of the
Payments can be made on Form 4868A or Form IT: E-
amount. Include this amount in the total to be entered
If you are not making a payment, mail this form to:
3.
on line 19.
Alabama Department of Revenue
If you file Form 40, 40NR, or 41, enter the amount
Specific Instructions
Individual and Corporate Tax Division
paid with this extension on line 25 of Form 40, line 24
P.O. Box 327461
Fill in the spaces for your name, address, social
of Form 40NR, or line 12c of Form 41.
Montgomery, AL 36132-7461
security number, and spouse’s social security number
If you and your spouse file separate Forms 4868A
If you are including a payment, mail this form and
if you are filing a joint return. If an extension of time is
for 2001, but file a joint income tax return for the year,
payment to:
requested to file Form 41 or 65, enter the FEIN of the
enter on the appropriate line of your Form 40, 40A, or
Alabama Department of Revenue
fiduciary or partnership return in the space provided.
40NR, the totals of the amounts paid on the separate
Individual and Corporate Tax Division
Forms 4868A. Also enter the social security numbers
Line 1
P.O. Box 327464
of both spouses in the spaces on your return.
Montgomery, AL 36132-7464
Indicate the type return for which you are re-
If you and your spouse file a joint Form 4868A for
Complete this form and mail the original. Keep two
questing an extension by checking the appropriate
2001, but file separate income tax returns for the year,
copies: one copy should be attached to your return
box.
you may claim the total payment (line 4) on your sepa-
when it is filed, and the other should be retained for
Line 2
rate return or on your spouse’s separate return, or you
your records.
Check box a if this is your first application. If you
may divide it in any agreed amounts. Be sure to enter
Penalties
will be filing a return for the calendar year 2001, you
the social security numbers of both spouses on the
If you have an approved extension, you will not be
will be granted a 4-month extension until August 15,
separate returns.
DETACH ALONG THIS LINE AND MAIL VOUCHER WITH YOUR FULL PAYMENT
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LABAMA
EPARTMENT OF
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2001
4868A
Application For Extension of Time To File Alabama Income Tax Returns
Your first name and initial (if joint return, also give spouse’s first name and initial)
Last name
Your social security number
Present home address (number and street) or P.O. Box
Spouse’s social security number
City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code
FEIN (Form 41 or 65)
FN
(For official use only)
1. An application is hereby made for an extension of time to file the following Alabama Income Tax Return:
Form 40, 40A, or 40NR
Partnership Form 65
Fiduciary (Estate or Trust) Form 41
A 4-month extension of time to August 15, 2002 is requested for the calendar year 2001 (or if a fiscal
2. Check
a
year return to ___ ___/___ ___/___ ___ ___ ___ for the tax year ending ___ ___/___ ___/___ ___ ___ ___ .)
only
one
An additional 2-month extension of time to October 15, 2002 is requested for the calendar year 2001
b
box
(or if a fiscal year return to ___ ___/___ ___/___ ___ ___ ___ for the tax year ending ___ ___/___ ___/___ ___ ___ ___ .)
3. APPLICABLE TO FORMS 40, 40A, 40NR, and 41 ONLY. If you anticipate owing additional tax when your return is filed, you may pay this amount with this application.
$
Enter amount paid here.
Full payment of the amount entered must be paid with this application. Partial payments will not be accepted.
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