How to File C-Corp Tax Extension for Federal and State Taxes in TurboTax Desktop App

[Diana35]

How do you file an extension for federal and state in the TurboTax Desktop App for a C Corp? Upon opening the app, I selected "File an Extension" on the welcome page, then proceeded to import last year's tax return in the "File an Extension section"...but then TurboTax is asking me to fill in a bunch of information like I'm full on doing my taxes with no end in sight...how do I skip to the "button" to file the extension for both federal and state? Please help!

[PatriciaV]

Because a request for an extension of time to file a business return can often report tax due, TurboTax asks for information about your business. The process is easier if you have already started a business return for the current year. Otherwise, you must enter the information needed to complete the extension form. 

Your other option is to enter the basic info and switch to Forms when you reach the Business Info screen.

1. Click the Forms icon in the TurboTax header.
2. Click on Open Form at the top of the left column and type in "7004."
   Click on "Form 7004" and Open Form at the bottom.
3. This opens the form in the large window.
4. Enter your company information in the areas highlighted in yellow.
5. Answer the questions in Part II.
6. When you enter your state abbreviation at the bottom, TurboTax will fill in the address where you can send this form.