Can the taxpayer avoid the failure to pay on time penalty by just filing an automatic extension to file his or her tax return?
A taxpayer can file an automatic six-month extension of time to file his or her tax return,but this extension will not extend the time to pay the applicable tax.If the taxpayer filing an extension determines that he or she owes additional tax,the payment must accompany the extension request (Form 4868).

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The Answer of Can the taxpayer avoid the failure to pay on time penalty by just filing an automatic extension to file his or her tax return?
A taxpayer can file an automatic six-month extension of time to file his or her tax return,but this extension will not extend the time to pay the applicable tax.If the taxpayer filing an extension determines that he or she owes additional tax,the payment must accompany the extension request (Form 4868).

Can the Taxpayer Avoid the Failure to Pay on Time