State Income Tax Extensions
Getting a federal income tax extension for your federal income taxes is simple ― but what about your state income taxes? Can you get a tax extension from the state as well?
In general, it depends on which state you live and work in. Every state has different rules and regulations about personal taxes and tax extensions. Some states, like Texas and Tennessee, do not levy individual income taxes at all (although you may still owe taxes on business or investment income). Other states, like California and Massachusetts, have high personal taxes and business taxes ― so a state tax extension can be especially useful.
How Do State Income Tax Extensions Work?
Each state is different regarding their tax extension rules. For example, Colorado and California, automatically grant a six-month extension to any taxpayer and no paperwork is required. (Note however, similar to a federal tax extension, you must still pay any tax due by the original filing date).
Arizona is a state that will automatically accept an IRS tax extension if you don't owe taxes ― but you are required to fill out a state-specific tax form if you do owe taxes. Wisconsin, on the other hand, automatically grants a state tax extension if you file for the federal extension ― -provided that you attach IRS Form 4868 (personal tax extension) or IRS Form 7004 (business tax extension) to your Wisconsin tax return. Finally, Pennsylvania requires its residents to submit their tax extension requests by paper mail -- and Alabama allows its taxpayers to file their requests online.
Let FileLater Help You
The various guidelines can be overwhelming. So how do you figure out your particular state’s requirements?
You can get all the information you need about state income tax extensions right here at FileLater. While the FileLater system cannot submit a state tax extension for you ― you can submit a federal tax extension with us ― this site does provide a comprehensive list of tax requirements for each state. Whether you are filing for a business tax extension or a personal tax extension, FileLater can tell you exactly what you need to do and how to do it.
Get all of your state income tax extension questions answered at FileLater.com.
