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Are partnership returns automatically extended?

Author

John Thompson

Published Apr 03, 2026

General partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and limited liability companies get an automatic paperless extension for six months from the original due date. The automatic extension does not extend the time to pay.

Was the deadline for partnership returns extended?

Partnership returns (IRS Form 1065): These are generally due March 15. The extended deadline is Sept. 15, 2021. S-corporation returns (IRS Form 1120-S): These returns are due March 15, 2021, for corporations operating on a calendar year.

Will 2021 tax deadline be extended again?

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government extended this year’s federal income tax filing deadline from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The deadline to submit this form is April 15. This extension, however, is only for filing – it does not apply to payments.

Will tax filing deadline be extended again?

Last year, with the U.S. facing the then-new COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on government, businesses and individuals, the IRS pushed the tax deadline from the usual date of April 15 until July 15. This is 2021, and the deadline for income taxes to be filed in the U.S. is again April 15, 2021.

How to file an extension for a partnership?

When you request partnership extension, your LLC will get an automatic five-month extension to file Form 1065. For a partnership, Form 1065 is submitted instead of Form 1120S. Form 4868 is filed by individuals who need to request extension and for single-member LLCs.

How to file an extension for a LLC?

To file for an LLC extension, file Form 7004: Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File Certain Business Income Tax Information, and Other Returns. When you request partnership extension, your LLC will get an automatic five-month extension to file Form 1065.

Can a client file their own tax extension?

One of the big questions that clients always ask is whether they can they file their own extension. The simple answer is no! Imagine letting your client file their own extension, and three months later you file their tax return. Then, they receive a letter from the IRS with late filing penalties.

How to generate Form 1065 partnership extension form 7004?

Check the box Generate an Extension. Make the drop list selection 09 Form 1065 in the line 1a box. Enter any other needed information. Under Federal E-file Override, check the box Federal 7004 only. Under State E-file Override, check Do NOT send any states if you do not wish to send a state return.