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Does a Federal Extension Automatically "Trigger" a State Extension?

BTRR — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:21:41 GMT

On both my 2025 Federal and State (Georgia) returns, I'm due refunds. I plan to file a Federal extension. Will filing the Federal extension automatically "trigger" a Georgia extension, or must I also file a Georgia extension? I want both Federal and Georgia to be extended. Please advise. Many thanks!

Re: Does a Federal Extension Automatically "Trigger" a State Extension?

DoninGA — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:25:55 GMT

Georgia provides an automatic 6-month extension to file individual income tax returns if you have an approved federal extension (Form 4868), with no separate state form required. Extensions only apply to filing, not payment; tax payments are still due by the original deadline to avoid interest

Re: Does a Federal Extension Automatically "Trigger" a State Extension?

Mike9241 — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:35:32 GMT

You're using TurboTax Business, which is for partnerships, trusts, and corporations, not indivduals. Partnership and corporation federal extensions were due 3/15, trusts 4/15

so you can no longer file a valid extension other than for a trust. It won't matter if you are due a refund.

a valid federal extension extends the Georgia return