Fill out 7004 (Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File) online
Form 7004 is used by businesses to request an automatic extension of time to file certain business income tax, information, and other returns. The extension is typically 6 months (5 months for certain forms like Form 1065).
How to fill out 7004 (Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File)
Enter business information
Provide the business name, address, and EIN. Check the box if this is for a consolidated group.
Select the form type
Enter the form code for the return you are extending (e.g., code 12 for Form 1120, code 09 for Form 1065). The code list is in the form instructions.
Enter tax year and estimated tax
Specify the tax year, the tentative total tax, total payments and credits, and the balance due. Pay any estimated tax owed to avoid penalties.
File by the original due date
Submit the form on or before the original filing deadline of the return. For calendar-year corporations filing Form 1120, this is typically April 15.
About 7004 (Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File)
Who needs this form
Businesses (corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts, estates) that need additional time to file their tax returns. This includes Form 1120, 1120-S, 1065, 1041, and many other business return types.
Where to submit
File electronically (preferred) or mail to the IRS address listed in the form instructions for your principal business office location. Must be filed by the original due date of the return.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-16
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing after the original return due date (the extension request itself must be timely)
- Not paying the estimated tax owed with the extension (the extension is for filing, not paying)
- Selecting the wrong form code for the return being extended
- Confusing Form 7004 (business extension) with Form 4868 (individual extension)
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Does Form 7004 extend the time to pay taxes?
No. Form 7004 only extends the time to file the return. Any tax owed is still due by the original filing deadline. Interest and penalties will accrue on any unpaid balance after the original due date, even if the extension is granted.
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