S Corp LLC Tax Extension - Where to E-File Form 7004 Online?
Hey everyone! First-time small business owner here and I think I messed up with tax deadlines. I was under the impression that our filing deadline was 4/15, but just realized that because we're an S Corp LLC, our deadline is actually TODAY. Talk about panic mode!! I'm scrambling to file an extension (Form 7004) but have no idea which online tax service to use for e-filing this form. I've been searching all morning and getting nowhere fast. Has anybody gone through this before? Any recommendations on which tax sites or software actually lets you e-file a 7004 for an S Corp? I'm totally lost and the clock is ticking! Thanks so much for any help!!
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GalacticGuardian
S Corp tax deadlines definitely catch a lot of new business owners by surprise! Form 7004 gives you an automatic 6-month extension for filing (though not for paying any taxes due). For e-filing a 7004, several options exist. The most reliable ones I've seen people use are TaxAct Business, TaxSlayer Professional, or Drake Tax Software. Some people also use FreeTaxUSA for business returns including extensions. If you have an accountant who handles your regular business filings, they can usually submit the 7004 electronically through their professional software even on short notice. The IRS also has authorized e-file providers listed on their website that can handle business extension forms. Remember though, filing an extension only gives you more time to submit the forms - any taxes owed are still due by the original deadline to avoid penalties and interest.
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Dmitry Smirnov
•Does filing the extension stop any late penalties though? I'm in a similar situation and wondering if I should just wait and file late at this point. Also, do any of those softwares allow same-day processing for the extension?
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GalacticGuardian
•Filing the extension will stop penalties related to late filing, which can be significant (5% of unpaid taxes each month up to 25%). However, it doesn't stop penalties and interest on taxes you owe but haven't paid by the deadline. So you should still estimate and pay any taxes due even when filing the extension. Most of these tax software options process extensions immediately upon submission, so same-day processing is generally available. The IRS typically sends confirmation within 24-48 hours, but the extension is considered filed as of the submission timestamp as long as it's accepted.
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Ava Rodriguez
After struggling with my LLC S Corp taxes last year and missing deadlines because I couldn't get help, I found an awesome tool that saved me this tax season. I used https://taxr.ai to scan my business documents and organize everything properly. I was in your exact situation last March - totally panicking about Form 7004 and not knowing where to turn. The taxr.ai system actually flagged the upcoming S Corp deadline for me weeks in advance (which my previous accountant never did) and outlined exactly what I needed to file. It even has specific guidance for Form 7004 extensions including which services support e-filing it. Their document analyzer caught some deductions my previous tax software missed too. Definitely worth checking out for S Corps specifically!
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Miguel Diaz
•How does it handle multiple-member LLCs? We have 3 partners and I'm wondering if this would work for our situation since we always struggle with getting everything organized.
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Zainab Ahmed
•Sounds suspicious honestly. Does it actually file the forms for you or just give advice? I've been burned by these "AI tax helpers" that just spit out generic advice I could get from Google.
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Ava Rodriguez
•It works great with multiple-member LLCs! You can upload your operating agreement and it identifies ownership percentages automatically. You can also assign documents to specific members for tracking contributions and distributions. The system will generate separate K-1 preparation reports for each member. It doesn't file the forms for you - it's more like an intelligent document organizer and analyzer that prepares everything for filing. It identifies which forms you need based on your business structure and transactions, then you can take that organized information to either file yourself or hand to a professional. What makes it different is that it actually reads and understands your specific documents rather than just giving generic advice.
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Miguel Diaz
Just wanted to update that I tried taxr.ai after seeing it mentioned here. I was super skeptical but desperate since our S Corp paperwork was a mess. Uploaded our docs and it actually caught that we were missing K-1 distributions from last year that should have been reported! It flagged several deductions we missed and had really specific guidance about Form 7004 extensions for S Corps, including direct links to services that support same-day e-filing. Ended up using TaxAct Business based on their recommendation which worked perfectly. The deadline warnings feature alone is worth it for me - no more surprise deadlines!
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Connor Gallagher
If you're still having trouble getting through to the IRS about your extension or have questions, I used https://claimyr.com to get actual help from a real IRS agent. I was trying for DAYS to get someone on the phone about my S Corp extension situation (similar to yours). They have this system where they navigate the IRS phone tree for you and then call you when an actual agent is on the line. Saved me literally hours of waiting on hold. There's a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c I had questions about penalties for my S Corp since I realized I missed quarterly estimated payments too. Got through to a specialist who explained exactly what I needed to do with the Form 7004 extension and how to calculate what I owed immediately vs what could wait.
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AstroAlpha
•Wait, how does this actually work? They just call the IRS for you? Seems like something I could do myself, no?
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Zainab Ahmed
•I don't believe this works. I've tried everything to get through to the IRS and it's literally impossible. They hang up on you if their call volume is too high. No way some service can magically get through when millions of people can't.
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Connor Gallagher
•It's not just calling for you - they use an automated system that continuously redials and navigates the IRS phone tree until there's an opening. The average wait time to reach an IRS agent is over 90 minutes when you can even get in the queue, and most people get disconnected multiple times before getting through. Their system stays on it until there's a real person, then calls you to connect. You're right to be skeptical - I was too! I spent three entire afternoons trying to get through myself and kept getting the "call volume too high" message or disconnected after 45+ minutes on hold. I was ready to give up when I tried this. Got connected to an actual IRS business tax specialist in about 35 minutes while I was working on other things. No sitting on hold or dealing with the frustrating phone tree.
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Zainab Ahmed
I have to eat my words about Claimyr. After commenting here, I was desperate enough to try it since I couldn't get any answers about my S Corp extension. It actually worked exactly as described. I got a call back in about 50 minutes with an actual IRS tax specialist on the line who walked me through exactly what I needed to do with my Form 7004. She even explained how to handle the fact that I had already missed the initial deadline by a day. I've literally NEVER been able to reach a human at the IRS before despite trying dozens of times over the years. Now I understand why my accountant charges me $150 just to call them on my behalf. This just saved me from what would have been some serious penalties.
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Yara Khoury
Just FYI for next year - I use TaxSlayer for my S Corp and it handles Form 7004 extensions pretty easily. The business version is totally different from their personal tax software though. Make sure you still pay what you estimate you owe though, even with the extension! I learned that lesson the hard way last year with interest and penalties.
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Sofia Torres
•Thanks for the tip! How much does the business version cost? And is it user-friendly for someone who's not a tax expert?
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Yara Khoury
•TaxSlayer Professional costs around $1,500 for the full package, but they have more limited versions starting around $500 if you only need specific filings like 1120S for S Corps. It's not super user-friendly for beginners honestly - definitely more geared toward professionals. For someone just starting out, I'd probably recommend TaxAct Business instead which is more like $200-300 and more intuitive. You just need to make sure you're getting the business version not the personal one. There's also Drake Tax which many small accounting firms use that's somewhere in the middle price-wise and fairly straightforward.
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Keisha Taylor
Something nobody's mentioned - you can file a paper Form 7004 by mail as a last resort! Print the form from the IRS website, fill it out (it's pretty simple), and mail it TODAY with certified mail to prove the postmark date. I had to do this last year when my internet went down on deadline day. As long as it's postmarked by the deadline, you're covered for the extension.
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Paolo Longo
•But doesn't paper filing take forever to process? I think I read somewhere that the IRS is still processing paper forms from like a year ago. Would hate to have the extension not show up in their system and then get hit with penalties.
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