No, you don’t need to give the IRS a reason when requesting to file an extension. Common reasons extensions are filed are due to missing records needed to prepare a return, their CPA or tax preparer is busy, or they just waited too long and aren't ready to file by the deadline.
Whatever the reason an individual or business may have for wanting an extension, it isn’t relevant to asking for and obtaining an extension.
What is important to remember is a tax extension is an extension of time to FILE your return. It is NOT and extension of time to PAY any taxes you may owe. Any taxes you may owe are due by the initial tax filing deadline
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