File Form 7004 for a 6-Month Business Tax Extension
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Business Tax Extension Form 7004 - An Overview
Form 7004 is used by businesses to request an automatic 6 months extension of time to file business income tax returns.
- C corporations
- S corporations
- Partnerships
- Multi-member LLCs
- Certain estates and trusts
IRS grants you the automatic extension if you File before the actual business tax filing due date and pay any balance taxes that are due, if applicable.
Note: IRS Form 7004 does not extend the time of payment for taxes.
Need more time to file your Business Income Tax Return?
Request an Extension NowDeadline to file your Business Tax Extension Form 7004
The deadline to file Form 7004 depends on the original due date of your business tax return.
To avoid penalties and interest, businesses must estimate and pay their taxes by the original deadline.
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| 15th day of 3rd Month after the tax period ends | 15th day of the 4th month after the tax period ends | |
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Use our calculator to find the due date to file your Form 7004.
How to complete Form 7004?
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Enter Basic Business Information
Legal Business Name, EIN, Entity Type, if applicable.
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Choose Tax Form
Select the specific tax return for which you're requesting an extension (e.g., Form 1120, 1065, 1041).
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Tax Period Details
Choose the tax period your Organization follows, whether Calendar or Fiscal tax year.
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Tax Payment Details
- Businesses should enter the total tentative tax amount they owe.
- Enter the total payments you made or credits already applied
- Then enter the balance tax due and choose the payment method to pay your taxes you owe.
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Additional Information
Short tax year? (If the business is filing for a short tax period, indicate the start and end dates.)
Foreign corporations? (Special rules apply for certain foreign entities.)
Visit https://www.expressextension.com/form-7004-instructions/ to know more about Form 7004 instructions.
Form 7004 can be filed electronically or on paper. However, the IRS recommends electronic filing for quick processing and provides you with the status instantly.
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