Form 7004, Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax Returns
Request an automatic extension of time to file certain business, partnership, and other returns.
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About Form 7004
Form 7004 lets many businesses and other entities request an automatic extension of time to file certain income tax and information returns. It applies to returns such as those for partnerships, corporations, and other entities identified in the form instructions.
An extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay. Any tax owed is generally still due by the original deadline, so you should estimate and pay the expected tax with the request to avoid interest and penalties.
You select the specific return you are extending by entering the correct code from the form, and you provide an estimate of the tax due. Filing on time gives you additional months to complete and submit the underlying return.
Who needs to complete it
- Partnerships that need more time to file their return.
- Corporations and S corporations requesting additional time to file.
- Estates and trusts filing certain returns that qualify for the extension.
- Other entities listed in the instructions that need to extend a business return.
How to fill out Form 7004
- 1Enter the entity's name, address, and Employer Identification Number.
- 2Enter the form code for the specific return you are requesting an extension for.
- 3Indicate the tax year and whether it is a short tax year if that applies.
- 4Estimate the total tax owed for the year.
- 5Subtract payments and credits already made to find the balance due.
- 6Pay the balance due with the request to reduce interest and penalties.
- 7Follow the line-by-line instructions on the official form for filing method and deadlines.
- 8Submit the form by the original due date of the return being extended.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Form 7004 extend the time to pay?
No. It only extends the time to file. Any tax owed is generally still due by the original deadline, so pay your estimated tax with the request.
Is the extension automatic?
Yes. As long as you file a complete and timely form and properly estimate any tax due, the extension is generally granted automatically without IRS approval.
Which returns can I extend with Form 7004?
It covers many business and entity returns, such as partnership and corporate returns. You enter a code to identify the specific return. Check the instructions for the full list.
What is the deadline to file Form 7004?
You must file it by the original due date of the return you are extending. Filing late generally means the extension is not available.