What is Form 7004?

It’s the IRS’ form for business tax extensions, officially called “Form 7004: Automatic Extension of Time to File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns.” It’s used to request an automatic extension of time–usually five to six months–to file your taxes. Form 7004 does not extend the time for payment of tax.

Why file Form 7004?

Use Form 7004 to request an automatic extension of time–usually five to six months–to file your taxes. Form 7004 does not extend the time for payment of tax. The payment of any balance due on line 8 of Form 7004 is required by the due date of the return.

When to file Form 7004?

That depends on the tax return. Corporations operating on a normal calendar year for tax purposes must file for their tax extension by 11:59 p.m. on March 16. Partnerships, LLCs and sole proprietorships must file by 11:459 p.m. on April 15.