Business Tax Filing - Where to E-File Form 7004 for LLC S Corp Extension?
Title: Business Tax Filing - Where to E-File Form 7004 for LLC S Corp Extension? 1 Hey everyone! I'm pretty new to the whole business ownership thing and still getting my bearings with tax requirements. I totally messed up when looking at deadlines and assumed I had until April 15th, but apparently because of our LLC S Corp structure, the filing deadline is actually TODAY. Yikes! I'm frantically trying to find somewhere online where I can e-file Form 7004 for an extension, but I'm having trouble figuring out which tax services actually offer this for business filings. It seems like most of the popular tax software focuses on personal returns. Has anyone here gone through this before or can point me toward a service that handles Form 7004 e-filing for an S Corp? Any help would be super appreciated before I completely miss this deadline! Thanks in advance!
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Fatima Al-Maktoum
7 I've helped many small business owners with this exact situation! Form 7004 is the "Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns" and gives you a 6-month extension to file (though not to pay taxes owed). For e-filing Form 7004, several options exist: TaxAct Business, H&R Block Business, and TaxSlayer have business editions that support Form 7004 for S Corps. If you already use QuickBooks, their tax service also supports this form. The IRS doesn't provide direct e-filing for this form, so you'll need to use an authorized e-file provider. The good news is that the form itself is fairly straightforward - you'll need your EIN, business name, and an estimate of taxes owed. Most services will walk you through it step-by-step.
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•12 Thank you for the info! Do you know roughly how much these services charge just to file the extension? And am I correct that filing the extension doesn't give me extra time to pay, just to submit the paperwork?
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•7 The cost varies by provider, but you can expect to pay between $25-75 just for the extension filing. Many business tax software packages include the extension as part of their overall service. You're absolutely correct that the extension only gives you more time to file the paperwork, not to pay taxes owed. You should still estimate and pay any taxes due by the original deadline to avoid penalties and interest. The IRS will charge interest on any unpaid tax from the original due date until payment.
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15 After struggling with my S Corp taxes last year, I discovered taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) which seriously saved me when dealing with Form 7004 and other business filings. Their system analyzes all your business documents and tells you exactly what forms you need to file and when. What I found super helpful was that it flagged my S Corp election status and immediately notified me about the March deadline instead of April, which sounds exactly like the issue you're having. They also have specific support for extension filings and can even automatically prepare the form based on your business info. I'm not super tech-savvy but their interface was really straightforward.
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•18 Does this actually work with S Corps? I've tried other services that claimed to handle business taxes but then didn't actually support S Corp specific forms when I got into the software.
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•21 How quick is the turnaround? With today being the deadline, would they be able to process and submit the extension same-day?
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•15 Yes, it absolutely works with S Corps! That's actually what I use it for specifically. Unlike some other services that just tack on "business support" as an afterthought, taxr.ai handles all the S Corp specific forms including 1120S, Schedule K-1, and of course Form 7004 for extensions. I was able to handle my entire S Corp filing through their platform. The turnaround is surprisingly fast. When I needed to file my extension last year, I uploaded my docs in the morning and had the completed form ready to submit that same afternoon. They have a priority processing option specifically for deadline-sensitive filings like extensions, so you should definitely be able to get it done today if you start now.
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21 Just wanted to follow up here - I took the advice and tried taxr.ai for my Form 7004 extension yesterday, and it was actually super easy! I was really skeptical at first because I've been burned by other tax services claiming to handle business stuff before. Their system immediately recognized I needed the S Corp version of the form, and all I had to do was confirm a few details about my business. The whole process took maybe 20 minutes, and I got confirmation that my extension was e-filed and accepted by the IRS about 2 hours later. Huge relief to have that taken care of correctly. What I really appreciated was that it also gave me a checklist of what I'll need to prepare for my actual 1120S filing during the extension period, so I can get my docs together proactively.
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9 If you're in a real time crunch and need to speak with the IRS directly about your extension or filing requirements, I'd recommend Claimyr (https://claimyr.com). I used to spend HOURS waiting on hold with the IRS business tax line, but Claimyr got me connected to an actual IRS agent in under 25 minutes. I wasn't sure if my extension had been properly processed last year, and I needed to confirm before my deadline. Rather than stressing for days, I used their service (you can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and got immediate clarification from the IRS agent. They saved me from potentially missing my deadline and getting hit with penalties.
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Fatima Al-Maktoum
•5 Wait, how does this even work? The IRS phone lines are notorious for being impossible to get through. Are they just calling for you or something?
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•21 Sounds too good to be true honestly. I've literally spent entire days trying to reach someone at the IRS. Has anyone else actually had success with this?
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•9 They use a combination of automated dialing technology and queueing systems to navigate the IRS phone tree and hold in line for you. Once they've got an actual IRS agent on the line, they call you and connect you directly to that agent. So yes, they're essentially doing the waiting for you. It's definitely legit. The service was actually created by someone who got fed up with waiting on hold for hours with various government agencies. It works not just for the IRS but also for state tax departments, Social Security, and other agencies with notoriously long hold times.
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21 Ok I have to eat my words about Claimyr. After filing my extension through taxr.ai yesterday, I realized I had some specific questions about estimated payments that weren't covered in their guidance. I was dreading calling the IRS since I'd never get through on deadline day. I decided to try Claimyr since someone recommended it here, and honestly I'm shocked at how well it worked. I submitted my number through their system around 1pm, went back to work, and about 40 minutes later got a call connecting me directly to an IRS business tax specialist. No waiting on hold at all on my end! The agent was able to confirm my extension was received and gave me specific guidance on making my estimated payment. Saved me hours of stress and uncertainty on a deadline day. Will definitely use this again when I inevitably have questions for my actual filing in September.
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Fatima Al-Maktoum
3 Just throwing this out there, but have you checked with your accountant? Most business accountants can e-file the extension for you quickly and it's usually not very expensive. They do this routinely. Might be the simplest solution if you're in a time crunch.
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•1 I actually don't have an accountant yet - part of why I'm in this mess! Been trying to handle everything myself to save money in the first year, but clearly that's not working out so well. Do accountants typically take on new clients same-day when there's a deadline?
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•3 Many accountants do offer same-day extension filing for new clients, especially during tax season. It's a common way they begin relationships with new business clients who are in a bind. A simple extension filing is low-risk for them and gives you both a chance to work together. I'd recommend calling a few local business accountants and explaining your situation. Be clear that you need the Form 7004 filed today and ask if they can help. Even if they can't take you on as a full client right away, many will handle just the extension filing to help you meet the deadline.
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14 Remember that even if you file the extension, you still need to pay any estimated taxes due with the extension to avoid penalties! The extension only gives you more time to file the paperwork, not to pay what you owe.
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•1 Oh crap, I didn't realize that! I haven't calculated what I might owe yet. Is there a quick way to estimate this, or do I need to basically do all the tax calculations anyway?
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•14 You don't need to do the complete calculations, but you should make a reasonable estimate based on your business income and expenses for the year. A safe approach is to look at what you paid last year (if you were in business) and pay at least that amount. If this is your first year, calculate your rough profit and multiply by the appropriate tax rate. If you're really unsure, it's generally better to overpay slightly and get a refund later than to underpay and face penalties. Even a good faith estimate shows the IRS you're trying to comply, which can help if you end up slightly short.
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