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Filing an Extension

w961hmk — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:12:38 GMT

Can I file Form 7004 for an extension on behalf of others, and if so, how can I do this online? I want to file an extension on behalf of three separate individuals who need to extend the filing deadline. Can I file extensions on their behalf, and what is the process online? Hopefully the IRS will allow me to do so.

Re: Filing an Extension

DianeW777 — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:22:36 GMT

Yes, Form 7004 is available and you can begin to file it using the link below.

File a Free Business Tax Extension

You must have authorization to file forms for your friends or clients. They can be present when you file or you can have then sign a document authorizing you.

Re: Filing an Extension

Hal_Al — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:30:29 GMT

To file an extension for personal tax returns, see:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/irs-tax-extensions/

Re: Filing an Extension

w961hmk — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:38:41 GMT

Do I need to submit this authorization to the IRS or just keep it?

Re: Filing an Extension

TomK2023 — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:16:42 GMT

You need to mail in your Form 7004 (Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns) to the IRS.

You should keep a copy for your records that indicates the date you filed you extension.

Follow these steps to file an extension for your business tax return in TurboTax Business:

TurboTax Online:

Open your return, select Search, and enter extend.
Select Jump to extend.
Select Extension of time to file (Form 7004) and Continue.
Follow the instructions to prepare and print your 7004 form. This form cannot be e-filed. We'll provide the mailing address and any payment instructions.

TurboTax Desktop:

Open your return, select Search, and enter extend.
Select Jump to extend.
Confirm that you want to start an extension.
Follow the instructions in Easy Extension to prepare and print your 7004 form. This form cannot be e-filed. We'll provide the mailing address and any payment instructions.

Your extension deadline depends on your business type:

Partnership income (Form 1065) and S corporation income (Form 1120S) taxes are due September 15, 2025.
Estates and trusts income (Form 1041) taxes are due September 30, 2025.
Corporation income (Form 1120) taxes are due October 15, 2025.
- Unless the fiscal year ends June 30, in which case your return is due September 15, 2025, and the extension gives you until April 15, 2026 to file.

TurboTax FAQ: How do I file an extension for my business taxes?

[Edited 3/18/25 | 1:12pm PST]

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