California State Business Tax Extension Filing Instructions
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Last modified 3/17/2023 9:30:07 AM EST |
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The State of California doesn't require businesses (LLC as Corporation or S-Corporation and partnerships, and fiduciaries) to file a separate extension form, it automatically grants businesses an extension of time to file their business income tax return.
Extension Form to use
There is no state-specific form to request an extension, as the state of California automatically provides the extension of time for businesses to file an income tax return with the state.
Due Date to file California tax Extension
|
Business Type |
Actual Due Date | Extension Period |
|---|---|---|
| Partnership & LLC | 15th day of the 3rd month after the close of your tax year. | 6-Month Extension |
| Single-member LLC | 15th day of the 3rd month after the close of your tax year. | 6-Month Extension |
| S-Corporation | 15th day of the 3rd month after the close of the tax year | 6-Month Extension |
| C-Corporation | 15th day of the 4th month after the close of the tax year. | 7-month extension |
California tax extension Filing Method (Paper/Electronic)
State of California mandates filers to file CA business tax extension electronically.
How to pay the state tax due?
You can choose to pay your state tax due by using any of the following options:
Pay electronically
- Bank account - Web Pay (Free)
- Credit card (service fee)
- Payment plan (setup fee)
- Electronic funds transfer (EFT) for corporations
- Electronic funds withdrawal (EFW)
Pay through Check or money order
- Use Form FTB 3537, if you’re Limited Liability Company
- Use Form FTB 3539, if you're a Corporations and Exempt Organization
- Use Form FTB 3538, if you're a Limited partnership, Limited liability partnership, or Real estate mortgage investment conduit
Note: If no payment is due, you do not need to file an automatic California extension payment form.
Does ExpressExtension support this State filing?
California business extensions are automatic, which means there is no application to submit.
Any Special Requirements?
The state will grant you an automatic extension of time to file the return if the following conditions are met:
- Your business is in good standing with the FTB and the California Secretary of State on the return’s original deadline.
- You pay the estimated tax due by the original due date of the return.
For more information regarding California business state tax extension, click here.