Fax Form 8809 — Get 30 More Days to File Your 1099s and W-2s
Missing the January 31 deadline for information returns? Fax Form 8809 to request an automatic 30-day extension — free, no fax machine needed.
What Is Form 8809?
IRS Form 8809 (Application for Extension of Time to File Information Returns) lets businesses request a 30-day automatic extension for filing information returns. Covered returns include: 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1099-K, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-R, 1099-S, W-2, and W-2G. Filing Form 8809 does not extend the deadline to furnish copies to payees — only the IRS filing deadline.
IRS Fax Numbers for Form 8809
Domestic: (877) 477-0572 (toll-free). International / outside US: (304) 579-4105. Both lines accept faxes 24/7. The IRS does not send confirmation of receipt — your fax transmission report is your only evidence of timely submission.
Deadline and How the Extension Works
Form 8809 must be filed on or before the original due date of the information return: • 1099-NEC and W-2: January 31 • Most other 1099 types filed electronically: March 31 The 30-day extension is automatic — no reason is required and the IRS does not respond to approve it. A second 30-day extension is available only for extraordinary circumstances (natural disaster, death of a responsible party) and requires a signed statement. The IRS rarely grants second extensions.
Online Alternative: The IRS FIRE System
Form 8809 can also be submitted electronically through the IRS FIRE (Filing Information Returns Electronically) system at fire.irs.gov. The FIRE system gives immediate confirmation of receipt and is preferred for filers who regularly submit information returns. Faxing is the practical fallback when you don't have a FIRE account, need to file after hours, or are handling a small number of returns where FIRE setup isn't worthwhile.
How to Fax Form 8809 with FaxTerra
Download Form 8809 from IRS.gov. Fill out Part I (filer information) and check the applicable return types in Part II. Sign the certification in Part III. Save as a PDF. Upload to FaxTerra, enter (877) 477-0572, and send. Download your delivery confirmation immediately — this is your evidence of timely filing. Free for up to 10 pages per month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IRS fax number for Form 8809?
Domestic: (877) 477-0572 (toll-free). International / outside US: (304) 579-4105. Both accept faxes 24/7.
When is Form 8809 due?
On or before the original filing deadline for the information return. For 1099-NEC and W-2: January 31. For most other 1099 types filed electronically: March 31. The extension request must arrive at the IRS by the original due date — fax it before midnight on the deadline day.
Which information returns does Form 8809 cover?
Form 8809 covers 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1099-K, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-R, 1099-S, 1099-B, W-2, W-2G, and several others. It extends the IRS filing deadline only — not the deadline to furnish copies to payees.
Does the IRS confirm receipt of Form 8809?
No. Unlike the FIRE system (which gives instant confirmation), the IRS does not acknowledge faxed Form 8809 submissions. Your FaxTerra delivery confirmation is your evidence of timely submission. Download and save it immediately.
Can I get more than 30 additional days?
A second 30-day extension is available only for extraordinary circumstances — natural disaster, death of a responsible party, etc. It requires a written explanation and is not automatic. The IRS rarely grants second extensions.
Does extending the filing deadline extend the payment deadline?
No. Form 8809 only extends the deadline to file the information return with the IRS. It does not extend payment deadlines or the deadline to furnish copies to payees.