There are 33 different IRS returns that can have their filing deadlines extended by properly submitting extension Form 7004.
The IRS typically grants automatic extensions up to 7 months, depending on the business type and tax year. Businesses with tax years ending on December 31st or June 30th are eligible for a 6 or 7-month extension, depending on when their tax year ends.
Following are the tax filing forms that can use the IRS extension Form 7004 to extend the filing deadline up to 6-months. Exceptions apply to C corporations (1120-C) with a fiscal tax year ending June 30 are eligible for an automatic 7-month extension using Form 7004.
| Form 1120 | Form 1120-C, | Form 1120-F | Form 1120-FSC | Form 1120-H | Form 1120-L | Form 1120-ND |
| Form 1120-PC | Form 1120-POL | Form 1120-REIT | Form 1120-RIC | Form 1120-S | Form 1120-SF |
The following tax returns qualify for an automatic 6-month extension with IRS Form 7004:
| Form 706-GS (D) | Form 706-GS (T) | Form 1041 (bankruptcy estate only) | Form 1041-N | Form 1041-QFT |
| Form 1042 | Form 1065 |
Form 1065-B | Form 1066 | Form 1120-S |
| Form 3520-A |
Form 8612 | Form 8613 | Form 8725 | Form 8804 |
| Form 8831 | Form 8876 | Form 8924 | Form 8928 |
The following Certain Trust and Entities qualify for an automatic 5 1/2 -month extension:
If you are a business tax filer of 1120-S and 1065, your deadline to file a tax return to the IRS is March 15, 2021. In case you need more time to prepare and file your federal tax return, you can file form 7004 using an e-file IRS service provider like ExpressExtension and get an automatic extension of up to 6 months. The total filing process will be quick and easy.
Just follow the below steps to complete your business tax extension online:
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 filed, you will get instant approval from the IRS.
