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Form 7004

More time to file a business return

Due

With the return it belongs to

Who files

Businesses

Source

IRS page for Form 7004 →
Facts on this page come from IRS.gov (the Form 7004 page was last updated by the IRS Oct 16, 2026); read by TaxScout Oct 22, 2026.

Who files Form 7004

Businesses use Form 7004 to request an automatic 6-month extension of time to file certain business income tax, information and other returns, including Forms 1065, 1120-S, 1120 and 1041. It is generally due by the regular due date of the return being extended.

When it is due

File by the regular due date of the return being extended.

What the IRS says

  • Form 7004 requests an automatic 6-month extension of time to file certain business returns. Source
  • Partnerships must file Form 7004 by the regular due date of the partnership return, and it can be filed electronically. Source
  • S corporations and C corporations request an extension with Form 7004, generally by the regular due date. Source

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Common questions

Who files Form 7004?

Businesses use Form 7004 to request an automatic 6-month extension of time to file certain business income tax, information and other returns, including Forms 1065, 1120-S, 1120 and 1041. It is generally due by the regular due date of the return being extended.

When is Form 7004 due?

File by the regular due date of the return being extended.

Do I need a CPA for Form 7004?

Not always. A CPA, an Enrolled Agent or another paid preparer with a PTIN can prepare it. Firms listed for this form say on their own websites that they handle it; TaxScout does not rank them by payment.

Related forms

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Form 1065 · The yearly return for partnerships and multi-member LLCsMarch 15Form 1120-S · The yearly return for S corporationsMarch 15Form 1120 · The yearly return for C corporations15th day of the 4th month after the tax year endsForm 1041 · The yearly return for estates and trustsApril 15

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