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IRS FORM 7004 - An Overview of Business Tax Extension

Form 7004

Form 7004 is an IRS form used to request an automatic 6-month extension of time to file certain business income tax, information, and other returns. It is most commonly used by businesses, estates, trusts, and others to request an extension of time to file a tax return.

Note: Filing Form 7004 provides an extension for filing your tax return, but it does not extend the due date for any taxes owed.

Form 7004 Filing Requirements

Businesses that need additional time to file their income tax returns, including Forms 1120, 1120-S, 1065, 1041, and more, include:

  • Corporations
  • Partnerships
  • LLCs
  • Certain Trusts and Estates

Form 7004 Deadline

The deadline to file Form 7004 depends on the form you need to extend, the business type, and its tax year.

  • For businesses filing Form 1120-S, 1065, or other certain tax returns, the deadline is March 17, 2025.
  • For businesses filing Form 1120, 1041, or other certain tax returns, the deadline is April 15, 2025.

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Information Required to File Form 7004

  • Business Details - Name, EIN, and Address
  • Type of Business Structure
  • Type of Forms for which you need to file an extension
  • Tax Year details (Calendar or Fiscal Tax Year)
  • Tax Payment & Balance Due Details

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How to file Form 7004?

Businesses can file Form 7004 either electronically or by paper.

However, the IRS recommends filing electronically for faster processing and instant filing status.

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  • Step 1: Enter your business details.
  • Step 2: Choose the form and your business entity type.
  • Step 3: Enter your tax payment details
  • Step 4: Review and Transmit your Form 7004 to the IRS.

Once you transmit, you’ll get an instant status update of your extension via email.

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Helpful Resources

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