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Key Insights of Form 8809
Form 8809 is used to request an automatic 30-day extension of time to file the following information returns.
- W-2, 1099-NEC, 1099, 1042-S
- 1097, 1098, 3921, 2922, W-2G, 8027
- 5498, 5498-QA, 5498-ESA, 5498-SA
- 1095-B, 1094-C, 1095-C
For 1099-NEC, W-2, 1099-QA, and 5498-QA Forms, you must file Form 8809 by paper. TaxBandits will postal mail your extension forms to the IRS on your behalf, ensuring timely submission.
The extension for W-2, and 1099-NEC is only approved under certain circumstances. Learn More
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What Information is Required to File Extension Form 8809?
1. Tax Payer Details such as
- Name
- TIN
- Address
2. The type of Form for which the extension is filed
- 1099
- W-2
- 1095
- Other Information Returns (1042-S, W-2G, 1094-C, 1097, 1098, 3921, 3922, 5498, and 8027)
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Steps to E-file a Tax Extension Form
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Choose the form for which you need to file an extension, and provide essential details such as EIN, Legal Business Name, Entity Type, Tax Period, and payment information if applicable.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Form 8809 Filing
Can I extend the filing deadline for W2 and 1099-NEC forms?
The extension for W-2 and 1099-NEC is no longer automatic. But still, the extension is allowed under the following circumstances:
- The filer suffered from a catastrophic event in a federally declared disaster area that made the filer unable to resume operations or made necessary records unavailable
- Fire, casualty, or natural disaster affected the operation of the filer
- Death, serious illness, or unavoidable absence of the individual responsible for filing the information returns affected the operation of the filer
- The filer was in the first year of establishment
- The filer did not receive data on a payee statement such as Schedule K-1, Form 1042-S, or the statement of sick pay required under section 31.6051-3(a)(1) in time to prepare an accurate information return.
What forms can I extend using Form 8809?
The following forms can be extended using Form 8809
| List of Forms | ||
|---|---|---|
| W-2 | 5498 | 1097, 1098, 1099 |
| 3921, 3922, W-2G | 5498-ESA | 5498-QA |
| 1042-S | 1094-C, 1095-C | 1095-B |
| 1042-S | 5498-SA | 1099-QA |
When is the due date to file Form 8809?
Form 8809 should be filed either on paper or online before the filing deadline of the forms for which the extension is being requested.
| Form | Paper Filing Deadline | E-filing Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| W-2, and 1099-NEC | January 31, 2025 | January 31, 2025 |
| 1094-C and 1095 | February 28, 2025 | March 31, 2025 |
| 1099 Forms | February 28, 2025 | March 31, 2025 |
| W-2G, 1097, 1098, 3921, 3922, and 8027 | February 28, 2025 | March 31, 2025 |
| 1042-S | March 17, 2025 | March 17, 2025 |
| 5498 | June 2, 2025 | June 2, 2025 |
Does Form 8809 also extend the deadline for furnishing recipient copies?
No! Form 8809 will extend only the filing deadline. In order to request an extension for recipient copy distribution, you must fill out form 15397
and send it to the IRS.
For more information about Form 15397, click here
Where to send Form 8809 to file an extension for 1099-NEC & W2 Forms?
Complete Form 8809, download it, and send it to:
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Center
Ogden, UT 84201-0209
TaxBandits will postal mail your paper Form 8809. to the IRS on your behalf, ensuring timely submission.
