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Form 7004 service
6-month business extension · automatic

Get a 6-month extension on your business taxes. Form 7004, e-filed before the deadline.

Form 7004 is the automatic 6-month extension for most business tax returns: 1120 (C-Corp), 1120-S (S-Corp), 1065 (partnership), 1041 (estate and trust), and several others. The extension is automatic if filed on time, but the deadline is strict: March 15 for partnerships and S-Corps, April 15 for C-Corps. Miss the date and the late-filing penalty kicks in immediately. We e-file by the deadline and confirm IRS receipt.

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How it works

How we handle Form 7004, end-to-end.

Form 7004 is the automatic 6-month extension for most business tax returns: 1120 (C-Corp), 1120-S (S-Corp), 1065 (partnership), 1041 (estate and trust), and several others.

1

Return type identification

We confirm which business return type applies to your entity (1120, 1120-S, 1065, 1041, or other) and the specific deadline for your tax year.

2

Estimated tax calculation

Form 7004 extends the time to file, not the time to pay. We work with your bookkeeper or CPA to estimate the tax due so you can pay by the original deadline and avoid the failure-to-pay penalty.

3

E-filing

We e-file Form 7004 with the IRS through an authorized provider, receive the IRS acknowledgement within minutes, and forward the confirmation.

4

New deadline tracking

We add the new 6-month-out deadline to your compliance calendar and send reminders at 30, 14, and 7 days before the extended deadline.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent form 7004 pricing.

State filing fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

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FAQ

About the Form 7004 Filing Service.

When is the Form 7004 deadline?
For calendar-year entities: March 15 for partnerships (Form 1065) and S-Corps (Form 1120-S), and April 15 for C-Corps (Form 1120). Fiscal-year entities use the 15th day of the third month (partnerships, S-Corps) or fourth month (C-Corps) after the close of the tax year.
How much extra time does Form 7004 give me?
6 months. The new deadline becomes September 15 for partnerships and S-Corps with a calendar year, and October 15 for C-Corps with a calendar year.
Does Form 7004 extend the time to pay taxes?
No. Form 7004 extends only the time to file the return. Taxes owed are still due by the original deadline. Failure to pay by the original deadline triggers the failure-to-pay penalty (0.5% per month, capped at 25%) plus interest.
Is Form 7004 approval automatic?
Yes, if filed by the deadline and on a Form 7004-eligible return type. The IRS does not formally approve or deny it. The acknowledgement we forward is the IRS confirming receipt, which is the documentation of approval.
Can I file Form 7004 on the deadline day?
Yes. We accept same-day Form 7004 requests up to 5pm ET on the deadline date and e-file before midnight. The IRS treats any Form 7004 e-filed by 11:59pm local time on the deadline date as on-time.
What about state tax extensions?
Most states accept the federal Form 7004 extension automatically and require no separate filing. A few (CA, NY, PA, MA, NJ) require a separate state extension form. We do not currently file state extensions but flag which apply to your entity and refer to a state-tax preparer.
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