Do not submit an extension request by mail. You may request an extension of time to furnish the statements to recipients by faxing Form 15397, Application for Extension of Time to Furnish Recipient StatementsPDF to: Internal Revenue Service Technical Services Operation Attn: Extension of Time Coordinator Fax: 877-477-0572 (International Fax: 304-579-4105) Your request must be received no later than the date on which the statements are due to the recipients. If your request for an extension is approved, generally you will be granted a maximum of 30 extra days to furnish the recipient statements.
