Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Corporation Income Tax Return

Purpose of Form

File Form 7004 to request an automatic six-month extension for filing Form 1120.

When to File

A corporation must file its income tax return extension by the 15th day of the third month after the end of its tax year. A new corporation filing a short period return must file by the 15th day of the third month after the short period ends. A corporation that has dissolved must file by the 15th day of the third month after the date of dissolution.