Form 7004, Application for Automatic 6-Month Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns

If you want an automatic six-month extension to file returns for various business taxes and information requirements, you can file Form 7004 by the due date for the return for which the extension is requested. However, you must pay any tax you estimate will be due or you may be subject to interest and penalties on overdue taxes.

Form 7004, Application for Automatic 6-Month Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns

Instructions for Form 7004, Application for Automatic 6-Month Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns

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