Form 7004

File Form 7004 Online — Business Tax Extension

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Who files Form 7004?

Form 7004 is the IRS Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns. Businesses use it to push their filing deadline back about six months. It covers most common business returns:

  • C CorporationForm 1120
  • S CorporationForm 1120-S
  • Partnership / multi-member LLCForm 1065
  • Estate or trustForm 1041
  • Foreign corporationForm 1120-F

Filing a 990-series nonprofit return instead? Those extensions go on Form 8868, not 7004. Individuals filing a 1040 use Form 4868.

When is Form 7004 due?

File Form 7004 by the original due date of the return you're extending — late requests aren't accepted. For calendar-year filers, partnerships (1065) and S corporations (1120-S) are generally due around March 15, while C corporations (1120) and trusts (1041) are generally due around April 15 (TODO(verify): exact current-year dates). A granted extension is generally six months. Fiscal-year filers use the 15th day of a set month after year-end.

An extension moves your filing deadline, not your payment deadline. Estimate and pay any balance due by the original date to avoid interest and the failure-to-pay penalty. See the penalties guide.
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What you'll need

  • Your business's legal name and address
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • The return type you are extending (1120, 1120-S, 1065, 1041, …)
  • Your tax year (calendar or fiscal)
  • An estimate of total tax, payments, and any balance due

How it works

  1. 1
    Pick your return

    Tell us which business return you are extending — we map it to the right Form 7004 code for you.

  2. 2
    Enter your details

    Add your business name, EIN, address, tax year, and an estimate of tax owed. We never store sensitive data after filing.

  3. 3
    Pay the flat fee

    One flat $9.95 fee — shown before you pay, with no subscription or hidden add-ons.

  4. 4
    We e-file with the IRS

    We transmit directly to the IRS and email you the moment your extension is accepted.

Form 7004 FAQ

Is the Form 7004 extension automatic?

Yes. Form 7004 grants an automatic extension — there is no IRS approval step. As long as it is filed on time and the information is correct, the extension is granted.

Does an extension give me more time to pay?

No. Form 7004 only extends the time to file. Any tax owed is still due by the original deadline, so pay an estimate with your extension to avoid interest and the failure-to-pay penalty.

How long is the extension?

Form 7004 generally grants an automatic 6-month extension. TODO(verify): some entities and short tax years differ — confirm for your situation.

What does it cost to file Form 7004?

A flat $9.95 per filing. No subscription, no per-tier upsells, and a money-back guarantee if the IRS rejects a return we can't fix.

Can I file a 990-series extension on Form 7004?

No. Tax-exempt 990-series returns use Form 8868, not 7004. We support that too.

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Need a different form? Form 4868 (personal) · Form 8868 (nonprofit)

Disclaimer: general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm the current-year deadline for your situation.