Running a business is chaotic. Clients, staff, sales, problems… all of it stacks up. Then suddenly it is mid-April and you haven’t touched your taxes.
The good news? You can get six extra months to file.
It is called Form 4868 for individual returns, and Form 7004 if you have a C corporation. Both take just a few minutes. No excuse needed. Just submit before the deadline and you are good.
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Don’t confuse that with a free pass. This is an extension to file, not to pay. Miss the Tax Day payment deadline and interest starts accumulating immediately—plus penalties. That’s where most business owners get blindsided.
Here’s the deal…
Even if your documents aren’t ready, filing an extension shields you from the late filing penalty, which is much harsher than the penalty for underpayment. It’s one of the smartest moves to stay in good standing with the IRS.
You can file your extension in three ways:
- File online through IRS Free File
- Use your tax software or ask your preparer
- Mail in a paper copy (as long as it is postmarked on time)
If you’re unsure how much you owe, don’t guess. We’ll calculate your tax liability, file the extension, and help you legally minimize what you pay.
Book a call with our team. We will handle the extension, calculate what you owe, and double-check that you are not leaving money on the table, missing deductions, or risking IRS penalties.
Stay compliant. No IRS surprises. Keep more of what’s yours.
