The State of Tennessee will automatically grant you a 6-month tax extension if you were approved for a federal tax extension (IRS Tax Form 4868 ) and have no state tax payment due. However, you will need to submit Tennessee Form INC 251 (PDF) if you need to make a state tax payment or if you were not approved for a federal extension.

If you do not need to make a tax payment and have received an acceptance notification from FileLater, there’s nothing more to do. Be sure to attach a copy of your extension form with your state tax return when filed.

Filing for a Tennessee tax extension will not provide you with additional time to pay any tax balance due, which must be paid by the original filing deadline, or interest and other payment penalties may apply.

For additional information, please visit the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue website.

Make a payment online:
Tennessee Online Tax  Services

Print and Mail:
Tennessee State Tax Extension Form INC 251 (PDF)

Mail with payment to:
Tennessee Department of Revenue
Andrew Jackson State Office Building
500 Deaderick St
Nashville, TN 37242