IRS Form 2350 – Fillable PDF for Tax Extension Abroad

U.S. citizens and resident aliens who live outside the United States often need extra time to meet the presence requirements for the foreign earned income exclusion or foreign housing exclusion. IRS Form 2350 is the official request for a two‑month filing extension when you are abroad.

When to Use Form 2350

File Form 2350 if you:

• Expect to claim the foreign earned income exclusion (Form 2555) or foreign housing exclusion.
• Need additional time to meet the bona fide residence test or the physical presence test.
• Require extra days to allocate moving expenses.

How to Complete the Fillable PDF

Our online Formize fillable PDF loads instantly – just click the "Fill out this form" button and the Formize PDF Filler app will appear. Follow these steps:

• Enter your personal information (name, SSN, home and foreign addresses).
• Specify the date you need the extension for (Line 1).
• Answer whether you have previously received an extension (Line 2).
• Provide the qualifying period dates for the bona fide residence or physical presence test (Lines 4a‑4b).
• Indicate any payment you are sending with the extension request (Line 5).
• Sign and date the form electronically.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Wrong qualifying dates: The extension date must be 12 months + 30 days from the start of your qualifying period.
• Missing foreign address details: Include city, country, province/state, and postal code.
• Forgetting the payment: The extension does not extend the payment deadline. Include any tax due to avoid interest.
• Incorrect signatures: Both spouses must sign on a joint return.

Where to Submit Your Extension Request

After filling out the form, you can:

• Mail the completed PDF to the IRS address listed in the instructions.
• Bring it to a local IRS representative office.
• Keep a digital copy for your records and attach it to an electronic filing if you later e‑file your return.

Need the official PDF? Download Form 2350 (PDF) directly from the IRS.