April 15th Is Approaching: A Complete Guide to File State Tax Extensions for Business and Personal Income Taxes
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As April 15 (Tax Day) quickly approaches, it’s not just the federal tax deadline you need to keep an eye on—many states also require you to file a state tax extension by this date if you’re not ready to file your business and personal income tax returns. Whether you’re a small business owner juggling multiple filings or an individual who needs more time to gather your documents, missing this deadline could lead to unnecessary penalties and interest.
This blog is here to help you stay ahead. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know about filing state tax extensions for both business and personal income taxes.
State Tax Extensions for Business Taxes That Are Due by April 15
Certain states require a separate business tax extension to be filed by April 15 with the IRS to request some time for filing their business returns. Here’s a table outlining the states’ specific requirements and deadlines.
| S.NO | State Name | Entity | State Extension Form | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | Business Privilege Tax | Form PPT and CPT | April 15 |
| C-Corporation | Form 20C | April 15 | ||
| Fiduciary | Form 41 | April 15 | ||
| 2 | Arizona | C-Corporation | Form 120EXT | April 15 |
| Fiduciary | Form 141AZ EXT | April 15 | ||
| 3 | California | C-Corporation | FTB 3539 | April 15 |
| 4 | Colorado | C-Corporation | Form DR 0158-C | April 15 |
| Partnership & S-Corporation | Form DR 0158-N | April 15 | ||
| Fiduciary | Form DR 0158-F | April 15 | ||
| 5 | Connecticut | Corporation | Form CT-1120 EXT | April 15 |
| Fiduciary | Form CT-1041 EXT | April 15 | ||
| 6 | Delaware | Corporation | Form 1100-T-EXT | April 15 |
| Fiduciary/Estate | Form 400-EX | April 30 | ||
| 7 | District of Columbia | Corporation | Form FR-120 | April 15 |
| Corporation | Form FR-130 | April 15 | ||
| Unincorporated Businesses | Form FR-165 | April 15 | ||
| Partnership | Form FR-127F | April 15 | ||
| 8 | Georgia | C-Corporation | Form IT-303 | April 15 |
| Fiduciary | Form IT-306 | April 15 | ||
| 9 | Hawaii | Businesses operating in Hawaii (Corporation, S-Corporation, Partnerships, Trusts or REMIC) are granted an automatic 6-month extension. No specific state form to request an extension. | April 20* | |
| 10 | Idaho | All Businesses | Form 41ES | April 15 |
| 11 | Illinois | C-Corporation | Form IL-1120 | April 15 |
| Partnership | Form IL-1065 | April 15 | ||
| Fiduciary | Form IL-1041 | April 15 | ||
| Exempt Organization | Form IL-990-T | 501(c): May 15 401(a): April 15 | ||
| 12 | Iowa | C-Corporation, LLC, and Partnership | IA 1120 | April 30 |
| S-Corporation | IA 1120S | April 30 | ||
| 13 | Kansas | C-Corps, S-Corps, partnerships, fiduciaries | No specific state form (automatic 6-month extension) | April 15 |
| 14 | Kentucky | Corporation or pass-through entities | Form 720EXT | April 15 |
| Fiduciary | Form 740EXT | April 15 | ||
| 15 | Louisiana | Corporation income & Franchise Taxes | FORM CIFT-620EXT | April 15 |
| 16 | Maine | C-Corporation | Automatic Extension | April 15 |
| Fiduciary | Automatic Extension | April 15 | ||
| 17 | Maryland | Corporation | 500E (Corporation) | April 15 |
| Partnership & S-Corporation | Form 510E | April 15 | ||
| Fiduciary | Form 504E | April 15 | ||
| 18 | Massachusetts | Corporate excise taxpayers filing combined reports | Automatic Extension | April 15 |
| Corporate excise taxpayers, fiduciaries, partnerships | Automatic Extension | April 15 | ||
| 19 | Michigan | C-Corporation | Form 4 | April 30 |
| Corporations operating in the City of Detroit | Form 5301 | April 30 | ||
| 20 | Minnesota | Fiduciaries | Automatic Extension | April 15 |
| 21 | Mississippi | Corporation | Form 83-180 (C-Corporate) | April 15 |
| 22 | Missouri | C-Corporation & S-Corporation | MO-7004 | April 15 |
| Partnership/Fiduciary | MO-60 | April 15 | ||
| 23 | Montana | C-Corporation | Form CIT | May 15 |
| Fiduciary & Estates | Form FID-3 | April 15 | ||
| 24 | Nebraska | C-Corporation | Form 1120N | April 15 |
| Fiduciary | Form 1041N | April 15 | ||
| 25 | New Hampshire | Partnerships, Proprietorships, and Fiduciaries | FTB 3538 | April 15 |
| 26 | New Jersey | Corporations | Form CBT-200-T | April 15 |
| Partnership | Form CBT-206 | April 15 | ||
| Fiduciary | Form NJ-630 | April 15 | ||
| 27 | New York | C-Corporation | Form CT-5 (C-Corporation) | April 15 |
| Fiduciary | Form IT-370-PF (Fiduciaries) | April 15 | ||
| 28 | North Carolina | C-Corporation, S-Corporation | Form CD-419 | April 15 |
| Partnerships and Fiduciaries | Form D-410P | April 15 | ||
| 29 | North Dakota | Corporate Income Tax, Partnership, S-Corporation, Fiduciary | Form 101 | April 15 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | S-Corporation, Partnership, and Fiduciaries | Form 504-C | April 15 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | Partnership, S-Corporation | Form REV-276 (S Corporate / Partnership Tax Extension) | April 15 |
| 32 | Rhode Island | C-Corporation | Form RI-7004 (Corporation) | April 15 |
| 33 | South Carolina | C-Corporation | Form SC1120-T | April 15 |
| Fiduciary | Form SC8736 | April 15 | ||
| 34 | Tennessee | Franchise and Excise Tax Return | Form FAE173 | April 15 |
| 35 | Utah | Corporation | Form TC-20S | April 15 |
| Fiduciary | Form TC-41 | April 15 | ||
| 36 | Vermont | Corporation | Form CO-411 | April 15 |
| 37 | Virginia | C-Corporation | Form 500CP | April 15 |
| Partnership, S-Corporation, & LLC | Form 502W | April 15 | ||
| Fiduciary | Form 770IP | April 15 | ||
| 38 | West Virginia | C-Corporation | Form CIT-120EXT | April 15 |
| Partnership | Form PTE-100EXT | April 15 | ||
| Fiduciary & Estate | Form IT-141 EXT | April 15 | ||
| 39 | Wisconsin | C-Corporation | Form 4, 6 | April 15 |
| Fiduciary | Form 2 | April 15 | ||
April 20*- For the state of Hawaii, the deadline to file a state tax extension for business taxes is April 20. However, for the 2024 tax year, the due date is April 21, since April 20 falls on a weekend.
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Which States Require Personal Tax Extensions to be Filed by April 15?
April 15th marks the deadline for individuals across all 51 states in the U.S. to file Form 4868—the application for an extension of time to file personal income tax returns. This form gives taxpayers an automatic six-month extension to file their federal tax return. However, many states also require a separate extension form or follow the federal deadline for state income tax extensions.
If you’re in Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Michigan, Missouri, the District of Columbia, Mississippi, Massachusetts, Arizona, South Carolina, or Connecticut, you can meet your state tax extension requirements easily with ExpressExtension. Our software supports form preparation for these states, helping you stay compliant and avoid late filing penalties by the April 15th deadline.
Simplify State Tax Extensions Filing with ExpressExtension
Understanding state tax extension requirements can be complex, as rules vary by state. Whether you need an extension for your business or individual income tax return, staying informed about your state’s specific requirements is crucial.
Take advantage of ExpressExtension to streamline your state tax extension filing and get the extra time you need to file accurately.
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