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North Carolina State Individual Tax Extension Filing Instructions

Individuals residing in North Carolina are granted an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the state tax return if having an approved federal extension.

If you do not have a federal extension, or you need only a North Carolina state tax extension, file a separate extension form on or before the due date of the return to get an automatic six-month extension of time to file a North Carolina income tax return.

Extension Form To Use

Form D-410, Application for Extension for Filing Individual Income Tax Return.

Due Date to file North Carolina tax Extension 

Extension Form	Actual due date	Extension Period
Form D-410	15th day of the 4th month after the end of your tax year.	6-month extension

 

North Carolina tax extension Filing Method (Paper/Electronic) 

 It supports both paper and electronic filing options.

How to pay the state tax due? 

You can pay your balance due using any of the following options:

• Credit/debit card
• Bank draft via

Does ExpressExtension support this State filing?  

No, currently, we do not support this state filing. If you are looking for an e-file solution for Federal Form 4868, you can file your extension and get approval within minutes with ExpressExtension. 

Any Special Requirements?

If you are required to file a North Carolina individual income tax return, and you are out of the country on the original due date of the return, you are granted an automatic four-month extension for filing your North Carolina individual income tax return if you fill in the "Out of Country" circle on Page 1 of Form D-400.

If you are unable to file your income tax return within the automatic four-month extension period, an additional two-month extension may be obtained by filling in the circle at the bottom right of Form D-410 or selecting "Y" at the "Out of country on due date prompt" on the Department's personalized form creator.  To receive the additional two-month extension, Form D-410 must be filed by August 15. 

For more detailed information on North Carolina State personal tax extension, click here.