Who this is for
- Anyone who needs more time to file
- Clients awaiting UK P60 or self-assessment data
Late Filing & Compliance
Extension of time to file (Form 4868)
Automatic six-month extension to file — giving you until 15 October. Note: this extends filing, not payment.
Overview
Why this filing matters
Automatic six-month extension to file — giving you until 15 October. Note: this extends filing, not payment.
Note — Automatic 6-month extension.
What you get
- Form 4868 preparation & e-filing
- Estimated tax calculation to minimise interest
Our approach
Built for the cross-border edge cases.
Most US-UK filings fail the same way: a treaty position that wasn’t disclosed, a foreign account that slipped under FBAR thresholds, a PFIC election filed in the wrong year, a carry-forward not tracked from one preparer to the next. The cost of any single one of those is rarely catastrophic on its own — it’s the compounding over multiple filing seasons that quietly turns a clean tax life into a six-figure remediation project.
We start every engagement by looking at the edge cases first — the elections, the disclosures, the carry-forwards, the side-effects on next year’s return — and only then turn to the routine line items. The result is a filing that reads cleanly to anyone who picks it up next: another preparer, the IRS, or a successor in your own business.
- Position memo on every meaningful election, with the reasoning written down for the next return
- Carry-forwards (FTC, capital losses, PFIC basis) tracked year-on-year so nothing expires unused
- Plain-English commentary on every position taken — the kind that makes a future audit a non-event
Our process
How we handle your extension of time to file (form 4868)
Four steps from first call to filed return. Fixed fee confirmed before any work begins.
- 01
Intake
30-minute scoping call. We confirm your situation, required filings, and send a tailored document list.
- 02
Review
We analyse your position, flag any cross-border risks, and confirm the scope and fee before any work starts.
- 03
Prepare
Draft returns and schedules are prepared with plain-English commentary on key positions for your review.
- 04
File
E-file with the IRS / FinCEN, send confirmations, and handle any follow-up notices or questions.
Pricing
Fixed fees — no surprises
Extension filing is £75 + VAT standalone, or bundled free with a full return engagement. Estimated-tax calculations to minimise interest are included.
FAQs
Common questions about Extension of time to file (Form 4868)
Does the extension give me more time to pay?
No. Form 4868 extends the filing deadline to 15 October, but any tax owed is still due by 15 April (or 15 June for expats) to avoid interest. Late-payment penalty may also apply.
I'm abroad — do I even need 4868?
You already get an automatic 2-month extension to 15 June as an expat. Form 4868 pushes further to 15 October. If you're expecting UK self-assessment data in September, 4868 is usually essential.
Can I extend further than October?
In rare cases yes. Form 2350 is available for first-year expats who need to complete the bona fide residence period. Discretionary extensions beyond October are granted only in exceptional circumstances.
Does filing 4868 hurt me with the IRS?
No. Extensions are routine and extremely common — over 15 million filed annually. No red flag, no audit implication.
Ready to get this filed?
Tell us your situation and we'll confirm scope, a fixed fee, and the documents we need — usually within one business day.