# Filing Extensions in Berkeley, CA

More time to file (not to pay) — Form 4868 and what it really does.

Who: Anyone who can't file by April 15 — an extension avoids the failure-to-file penalty.
Cost: Free to file; payment is still due April 15 to avoid interest and penalties.

Local context: 124 credentialed preparers, 50,830 returns filed, $192,907 avg AGI.

Source: IRS PTIN + SOI public data. taxprepservicehq.com/california/berkeley/tax-extensions/