Indiana Business Tax Extension Filing Instructions
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Businesses operating in Indiana (Corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, and fiduciaries) are NOT required to file a separate state extension request if having an approved federal extension. The businesses will automatically get an additional 30 days to file an Indiana Business income tax return after the Federal extension deadline. (Note: The Federal extension deadline is September 15 for most businesses). A copy of your IRS-approved Form 7004 must be attached to your Indiana return when it’s filed.

If a business does NOT have a valid Federal tax extension but requires additional time to file a state tax return, then the business must submit a letter requesting an extension to the Indiana Department of Revenue before the original filing deadline.

This letter must explain why the extension is required and for how long. The Tax Administration Division will then send you a notice of approval or rejection.

Extension Form to use    

There is no state-specific form to request an extension. Businesses must write a written request prior to the due date with an explanation of why the extension is requested.

Note: Businesses must pay by the original due date for filing their return at least 90 percent of the tax that is reasonably expected to be due. Any amount due should be sent as a fifth-quarter estimated payment.

Due date to file Indiana Tax Extension

• Corporations - April 15, or same as IRS.
• S Corporations - March 15, or same as IRS.
• Partnerships - March 15, or same as IRS. 
• Fiduciary & Estate - April 15, or same as IRS. 

Indiana tax extension Filing Method (Paper/Electronic)

The state of Indiana supports only paper filing methods for a tax extension.

How to pay the state tax due?    

You can choose to pay your balance due along with your return by using any one of the following options:

• Pay Indiana Business Taxes with INTIME (Indiana Taxpayer Information Management Engine), a secure portal for businesses to pay taxes online. 
• Electronic Funds Transfer

Does ExpressExtension support this State filing?    

As there is no state-specific extension form, if businesses (LLCs taxed as Corporations or S-Corporations, and partnerships) are looking for an e-file solution for Federal Form 7004 with ExpressExtension, businesses can file your extension and get approval within minutes. 

Any Special Requirements?

This extension does not extend the payment of any tax due. You must pay at least 90% of your estimated tax liability by the original deadline of its return (April 15 for calendar year taxpayers).

To make an Indiana state extension payment, use Form IT-6 (Request for Indiana Corporate Estimated Quarterly Income Tax Return / Extension Payment). Your Indiana extension payment will be processed as a 5th estimated tax payment.
 
For more information regarding Indiana business state tax extension, click here.