Form 8809 PDF form

Understand your document

What is Form 8809?

Form 8809 requests more time to file specified information returns. Extension rules depend on the return type; some requests are not automatic. Extending filing time and extending the time to furnish recipient statements are separate matters.

Records to gather

• Filer legal name, taxpayer number and contact address
• Information-return types for which an extension is requested
• Tax year and whether an additional extension is being requested
• Applicable explanation and qualifying circumstances when required

Fields you will work through

The guided editor groups the supported fields into practical steps. The available fields follow the chosen revision.

Filer and contact information

Payer's/filer's information. Type or print clearly in black ink. Payer's/filer's name · Address · City

Filing method and return types

Check your method of filing information returns · Number of payers or filers in this extension request

Extension reasons and signer details

Title · Date

Check before using your PDF

• Check return-specific limits and submission timing before relying on an extension.
• Do not assume a request for IRS filing time covers recipient delivery or every information-return type.

After you prepare the document

Use the permitted IRS request method and keep submission/acknowledgment evidence. Preparing this PDF does not grant an extension.