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My Business is recognized as a Trust / Estate. Which form should I file to request an extension?

If your business entity type is either a trust or an estate, you can use the tax extension Form 7004 to request an extension of time to file Form 1041, U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts, with the IRS.

• Form 7004 must be filed on or before the original Form 1041 due date, which is the 15th day of the 4th month following the end of the business's tax year.
• Upon filing Form 7004, you can get an automatic extension of up to 6 months.

Using ExpressExtension for Assistance

If you're unsure which business tax return to choose when filing Form 7004 in ExpressExtension, you can use the built-in feature available in our application to help you choose the right tax return based on your business entity type. Here's how:

Step 1: Click the ‘Which business tax returns apply to this business?’ link for assistance in choosing the correct business tax return to file an extension.

Step 2: Select your business entity type as either Trusts or Estates from the drop-down list and select the appropriate business tax return for you to file an extension.

Step 3: Select the correct form from the list and click Confirm to proceed with filing the extension for that business tax return.