Business LLC Tax Return Extension

[Martha]

Is there an online way to file an extension for 2018?  In the past, there was an app "Intuit TurboTax Business Extensions" but I do not see it updated or 2018 tax year?

[kaydee]

I have the same question, though for a 1041.  I used the app in previous years to file an extension but it won't allow it for 2018.  Did TT loose their e-file privilege with the IRS?

[Martha]

I ended up filing a paper form. Sure wish they would add this to the program.

[tagteam]

You can file a free extension for your personal income tax return here --> https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions/

I do not recall TurboTax Business ever having the capability of e-filing Form 7004, however.

[kaydee]

In previous years, you couldn't file the business extension from within TurboTax desktop software, but instead, you had to download an app (such as to your iPhone) called TurboTax Business Extensions.  In that app, you put in just a few pieces of information (similar to the personal tax return extension info) and it would submit the extension electronically to the IRS.  Once accepted by the IRS, you'd get an electronic notification of acceptance.  No need to print anything or wonder if the IRS ever received it.  For 2019, the app says it can't file an extension because the due date of 4/17/2018 has past.  

[tagteam · Accepted solution]

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@kaydee wrote:

...you had to download an app (such as to your iPhone) called TurboTax Business Extensions...

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Well, I looked but can't find anything approaching the name of that app on my iPhone. I suppose it must be gone; the closest app I can find is the general TurboTax app to prepare a return.

[Martha]

Same thing I found.  My LLC tax deadline was March 15 so I went through this then.  In years past, there was a note in the application to get the app.  Now, it refers you to print in mail...at least it did when I filed my LLC extension.