You’re living outside of the United States and Puerto Rico, and your main place of business or post of duty is outside of the United States and Puerto Rico or.citizen or resident alien AND on the due date of your return: If you qualify, you must attach a statement to your return explaining which of the following applies to you. Penalties and interest are assessed from the two-month extension date (generally June 15, not April 15), if you don’t pay in full by that date.

citizen or resident alien abroad, you’re allowed an automatic two-month extension of time to file and pay. You’ll receive a confirmation number for your records once the transaction is complete. If you pay all or part of your estimated tax by using the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), or a credit or debit card, your extension will be automatically filed.You’ll receive an acknowledgment or confirmation number for your records. Electronically file or mail an Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S.There are several ways to request an automatic extension of time to file your return.

2016 extension form 7004