State of Georgia
Business Income Tax Extensions

Georgia Filing Due Date: Corporation tax returns are due by April 15 or by the 15^th day of the 4th month following the end of the tax year (for fiscal year filers). S Corporation tax returns are due by March 15 or the 15th day of the 3rd month following the end of the tax year (for fiscal year filers).

Extended Deadline with Georgia Tax Extension: Georgia offers a 6-month extension for Corporations moving the filing deadline to October 15 for C Coroporations and September 15 for S Corporations. (for calendar year taxpayers).

Georgia Tax Extension Form: To request a Georgia extension, file Form IT-303 by the original deadline of your return. You are required to provide a reason for needing the Georgia extension.

Georgia Extension Payment Requirement: An extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay. Your Georgia tax liability must be paid by the original deadline to avoid penalties. You can make a Georgia extension payment using Form IT-360C, or pay electronically through the Georgia Tax Center (GTC) portal.

Georgia Tax Extension Tip: If you have an approved Federal tax extension, the State of Georgia will automatically grant you a Georgia extension. Remember to attach a copy of your Federal extension to your Georgia return when you file.