{"id":4095,"date":"2026-05-22T14:45:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T20:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.blockadvisors.com\/?p=4095"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:45:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T20:45:36","slug":"form-7004","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/form-7004\/","title":{"rendered":"Form 7004: How to file an extension for your small business tax return"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are a number of reasons you may need to request a business tax extension with IRS Form 7004. Maybe you&#8217;re swamped with running your business during tax season and need additional time. Or perhaps you don\u2019t have all the documents you need when your original due date arrives. Whatever your reason, a business tax extension can give you the extra time you\u2019re looking for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-small-business-tax-extensions-101\">Small business tax extensions 101<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_2427648797.jpg\" alt=\"Business owner filling out IRS Form 7004 for business tax extension\" class=\"wp-image-8031\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_2427648797.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_2427648797-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_2427648797-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To file a business tax extension, use Form 7004, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-7004\">Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns<\/a><\/em>. Keep reading to learn more about filing a business tax extension and the steps required to request a six-month extension with these IRS Form 7004 instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-irs-form-7004-used-for\">What is IRS Form 7004 used for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name implies, IRS Form 7004 is used by various types of businesses to extend the filing deadline on their income tax return. This form differs from the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/deadlines-and-extensions\/irs-exten\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> individual extension form<\/a>, filed using federal Form 4868. Many states require you to file a state tax extension AND a federal extension. <a href=\"https:\/\/taxadmin.org\/fta-members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Look up your state<\/a> to determine the rules. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-long-does-a-form-7004-extension-last\">How long does a Form 7004 extension last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IRS Form 7004 spans a variety of tax returns and gives you up to six months of extra time to file business federal income taxes after your usual small business tax deadline. Note that your extension deadline will depend on your original tax filing deadline. Make sure you understand Form 7004 and know your old deadline, so you don&#8217;t miss your new extension deadline. More on that below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-form-7004-extend-tax-payments\">Does Form 7004 extend tax payments?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, Form 7004 does not give you more time to pay your taxes. Filing Form 7004 for a business extension only gives you more time to file. It does not extend the time you have to pay. There are significant consequences to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/cant-pay-business-taxes-right-away\/\">small business not paying taxes<\/a> on time. After requesting a small business tax extension, estimate how much you owe and send that amount to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Make sure you make this payment by the return&#8217;s original due date to avoid a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/tax-extension\/\">failure-to-pay penalty<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Business Tax Extensions and Form 7004 | Block Advisors\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HdlZdIQm530?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-eligible-for-an-irs-form-7004-extension\">Who is eligible for an IRS Form 7004 extension?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-owners\/business-entity-101\/\">business entities<\/a> can use Form 7004, including c corporations, s corporations, partnership, and multi-member LLCs filing as partnerships. If your business falls into one of these entity types, look to Form 7004 when you need additional time to file your federal business income tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-you-e-file-form-7004\"><a><\/a>Can you e-file Form 7004?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can e-file Form 7004. You can also download an interactive version of the tax form on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f7004.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IRS website<\/a> to fill out, print, and file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t want to file Form 7004 for a small business tax return extension on your own? A Block Advisors certified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/find-a-pro\/\">small business tax pro<\/a> can help you file your extension using this federal form. Then, we\u2019ll help you get your business tax return across the finish line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-form-7004-instructions\"><a><\/a>Form 7004 instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, this fairly short form requires only a handful of key details. Here are the general <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/instructions\/i7004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form 7004 instructions<\/a> so you can gauge what information is needed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At the top of Form 7004<\/strong>, print or type your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifying number (Employer Identification Number or Social Security number)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part I \u2014 Automatic Extension for Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the form code on line 1 based on the type of business tax return you\u2019re filing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part II \u2014 All Filers Must Complete This Part<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill out lines 2 through 8 with the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Additional information about your business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What calendar year you\u2019re requesting an extension for<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tentative total tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total payments and credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balance due<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This form is only one page and doesn\u2019t require your signature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-hrb-large-article-cta\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-hrb-large-article-cta\" style=\"background-color:#005d1f\"><div class=\"hrb-large-article-cta--image\" style=\"background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/block-advisors-endorsement-logo-1_white-1.png&quot;);background-size:contain;background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat\"><\/div><div class=\"hrb-large-article-cta--copy #ffffff\"><h3 class=\"main-heading\">Small Business Tax Extensions<\/h3><p class=\"main-copy\">Get more assistance<\/p><div class=\"quick-links-list-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/find-a-pro\/\">Make an Appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-form-7004-filing-deadline\">What is the Form 7004 filing deadline?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Form 7004 deadline depends on your small business structure and the original due date for its tax return. Read on to see what applies to your situation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-corporate-income-tax-return-extension-deadlines\">Corporate income tax return extension deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Corporations that use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/form-1120\/\">IRS Form 1120 <\/a>to file annual federal taxes with a calendar year-end date of December 31 should file Form 7004 on or before the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/tax-deadlines\/\">corporate tax deadline<\/a>, generally April 15. With the six-month extension, your new due date will likely be October 15*. For fiscal year corporations, Form 7004 should be filed by the 15<sup>th<\/sup> day of the fourth month after the corporation\u2019s fiscal year ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-partnership-and-multi-member-llc-tax-return-extension-deadlines\">Partnership and multi-member LLC tax return extension deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The deadline to file an extension for a partnership or multiple-member LLC taxed as a partnership using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/form-1065\/\">Form 1065<\/a> is the 15<sup>th<\/sup> day of the third month after the partnership\u2019s fiscal year ends. For calendar year partnerships, this falls on March 15*. So, file Form 7004 on or before March 15. Partnerships and multi-member LLCs have six months to file their small business tax return, so the due date is September 15* for calendar year partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-s-corporation-tax-return-extension-deadlines\">S Corporation tax return extension deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>S corporation tax returns and extension forms are due March 15* for calendar-year filers or by the 15<sup>th<\/sup> day of the third month after the end of the year for fiscal-year filers. They\u2019re filed on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/form-1120s\/\">Form 1120-S<\/a>. The deadline is September 15* for calendar year S corporations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>* <\/em><em>or the next business day when the 15<sup>th<\/sup> falls on a holiday or weekend.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-help-with-business-extension-form-7004-and-prepping-for-due-dates\">More help with business extension Form 7004 and prepping for due dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking to file a small business tax extension with Form 7004 or need help with other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/small-business-tax-prep\/tax-forms-for-small-businesses\/\">small business tax forms<\/a>, Block Advisors has your back. We\u2019ve helped millions of small business owners and self-employed people do more of what <em>they<\/em> love by doing what <em>we<\/em> do best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our certified small business tax pros specialize in taxes. And we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/guarantees\/\">guarantee 100% accuracy<\/a> in our taxes, bookkeeping, and payroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/find-a-pro\/\">Make an appointment<\/a> with a Block Advisors tax pro today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1024x436.jpg\" alt=\"Block Advisors by H&amp;R Block logo\" class=\"wp-image-6406\" style=\"width:256px;height:109px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1024x436.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-768x327.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1600x682.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1536x655.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo-1200x511.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.blockadvisors.com\/resource-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HRB-Block-Advisors-Logo.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. You may want to seek the advice of an attorney to evaluate all relevant considerations.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a number of reasons you may need to request a business tax extension with IRS Form 7004. Maybe\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5184,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1237,1171],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-manage-your-business","category-small-business-tax-prep"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<title>How to File Form 7004 - Business Tax Extension | Block Advisors<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get more time to file your small business tax return with Form 7004. 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