
Under Federal E-file Override, check the box Federal 7004 only. Make the drop list selection 09 Form 1065 in the line 1a box. Open the 7004 screen ( Other Forms tab > 7004 Extension). Enter demographic information on screen 1, at least the name, address, city, state, zip and EIN. If a calendar year return, a 1065 on a timely filed extension is due on September 15. The 7004 for a 1065 is for a 6 month extension. For more information, see Related Links below, and Publication 4163.
For a calendar year filer, the deadline is March 15. We recommend that you e-file at least several hours before the deadline to ensure a timely filing.
In the case of a 1065, this is by the 15th day of the 3rd month after the end of the tax year for the return. How do I e-file an extension for a partnership return?Ī 1065 extension must be filed by midnight local time on the normal due date of the return.