Alabama State Business Tax Extension Filing Instructions
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Businesses operating in Alabama are not required to file a separate Business tax extension form with the state department if having an approved federal extension by filing form 7004. The state will automatically provide a six-month extension of time to file an Alabama Business Tax Return, as long as you have successfully filed a federal business tax extension and paid 100% of your tax due by the original due date.
Extension Form to use
There is no state-specific form to request an extension, as the state of Alabama automatically provides the extension for up to 6 months for businesses to file an income tax return with the state.
Due date to file Extension
| Business Type | Original Due date | Extension Period |
|---|---|---|
| C-Corporation |
15th day of the 4th month following the close of the tax year (April 15th for calendar year filers) | 6-month extension |
| S-Corporation/ Limited Liability entities and disregarded entities | 15th day of the 3rd month following the close of the S corporation's tax year (March 15th for calendar year filers). |
6-month extension |
|
Fiduciary |
15th day of the fourth month following the close of the fiscal or short year. (April 15 for calendar year taxpayers) |
5 ½ month extension |
| Financial Institution Groups | Same date as the federal income tax return | 6-month extension |
Filing Method (Paper/Electronic)
It supports only the electronic filing option.
How to pay the state tax due?
You can pay your tax due using any of the following methods:
- If you owe less than $750, you can remit your extension payment by check or money order. Make check or money order payable to Alabama Department of Revenue and enclose payment voucher Form BPT-V, if you’re filing a business Privilege Tax, Form PTE-V, if you’re a pass-through entity, Form BIT-V, if you’re a C-corporation, Form FDT-V, if you’re a Fiduciary, Form FIE-V if you’re a financial institution when payment is mailed.
- If you owe $750 or more, you must make your extension payment electronically using one of the following options.
- ACH Debit - Register and make e-payments using My Alabama Taxes.
- ACH Credit - Taxpayers making e-payments via ACH Credit must be pre-approved by ADOR. To register, complete and submit Form EFT:001
- Pay Online - Alabama Interactive
- Credit Card (Taxpayer Assistance Group) - Taxpayers that would like to make a payment by credit card, should contact the Taxpayer Assistance Group to pay your BPT tax.
- Other Credit Card Payments - Official Payments Corporation (Discover/Novus, MasterCard, Visa or American Express card) or Value Payment Systems (Bill Me Later, Discover/Novus, MasterCard or, Visa)
Does ExpressExtension support this State filing?
Alabama business tax extension is automatic, which means there is no extension to submit.
Any Special Requirements?
According to the Alabama business privilege tax law, every corporation, limited liability entity, disregarded entity (i.e. single-member LLC's), REITs, insurance companies, financial institution group members, and business trusts doing business in Alabama or organized, incorporated, qualified, or registered under the laws of Alabama are required to file an Alabama Business Privilege Tax Return and Annual Report.
For detailed information on Alabama business tax extension Filing Requirements, click here.