Extension to File
A QI may request to extend the due date to file Form 1042 and 1042-S. The request to extend the due date of Form 1042 is made by filing Form 7004 and for Form 1042-S by filing Form 8809. A request for an extension to file must be made before the due date of the return.
The deadline to request an extention to file 2011 Form 1042 and 2011 Form 1042-S is March 15, 2012.
Extension to file Form 1042
For Form 1042 an automatic six month extension of time to file can be obtained by filing Form 7004 on or before the due date for Form 1042 (March 15, 2012).
FORM 7004 (11-11) (44.79 kB) Download
INSTRUCTIONS 7004 (11-11) (131.68 kB) Download
IRS Address for courier delivery of Form 7004
Ogden Service Center
1973 North Rulon White Boulevard
Ogden, UT 84409
U.S.A.
Extension of time to file Form 1042-S
For Form 1042-S an automatic 30 day extension can be obtained by filing Form 8809 with the IRS on or before the due date for Form 1042-S (March 15, 2012). An additional 30-day extension of time to file Form 1042-S will be granted only in exceptional circumstances.
Note Form 8809 extends the time to file 1042-S with the IRS but does not extend the time to present Form 1042-S to recipients.
FORM 8809 (05-11) (55.64 kB) Download
IRS Address for courier delivery of Form 8809
Internal Revenue Service
Information Returns Branch
Attn: Extension of Time Coordinator
240 Murall Dr.
Mail Stop 4360
Kearneysville, WV 25430
U.S.A.
