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North Carolina
State Business Tax Extension

North Carolina Requires:

  • Businesses to file Federal Form 7004 to request an extension with the state rather than requesting an extension using the state extension Form.
  • Businesses to file Form CD-419 to Request an Extension for Corporate and Franchise Income Tax Return only if the federal extension was not granted.
  • Businesses to file Form D-410P to Request an Extension for Partnership/Fiduciary Income Tax Return only if the federal extension was not granted.
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An Overview of North Carolina State Business Income Tax Extension Forms

- Updated Feb 08, 2024 - 8.00 AM by Admin, ExpressExtension

Does North Carolina support tax extension for business income
tax returns?

Yes. North Carolina requires businesses to file a Federal Form 7004 rather than requesting a separate state tax extension.

State Tax extension Form can be filed only if the federal tax extension Form 7004 was not granted.

What Form does the state of North Carolina require to apply for
an extension?

For Corporation

The general businesses (operating as corporations) in North Carolina need to file Form CD-419 with the state to obtain a 6-month extension of time to file their corporate and franchise income tax returns with the state.

  • Form CD-419 - Request for Six-Month Extension to File North Carolina Corporate and Franchise Income Tax Return.

For Partnership/Fiduciary

Businesses operating (as Partnership/fiduciary) in North Carolina need to file Form D-410P with the state to obtain a 6-month extension of time to file their business income tax return with the state.

  • Form D-410P - Request for Six-Month Extension to File North Carolina partnership/fiduciary Income Tax Return.

Note: Make sure to pay any taxes due along with the extension Form to avoid penalties and interest.

When is the deadline to file Form CD-419 and Form D-410P with the state of North Carolina?

North Carolina C-Corporate Tax Extension

North Carolina Corporate tax Form CD-405 is due by the 15th day of the 4th month following the end of the corporation reporting period.

Businesses operating on a calendar year have a deadline on April 15.

To file an extension for Form CD-405, apply for an extension using Form CD-419 on or before the same date the business tax return is due.

Form CD-419 grants an automatic 6-month extension of time to file Form CD-405.

Note: Make sure to pay any taxes due along with the extension Form to avoid penalties and interest.

North Carolina S-Corporation Tax Extension

North Carolina state S-Corporation tax Form CD-401S is due by the 15th day of the 4th month following the end of the S-Corporation tax period.

S-corporations that operate on a calendar year have a deadline on April 15.

To file an extension for Form CD-401S, apply for an extension using Form CD-419 on or before the same date the S-corporate tax return is due.

The extension Form CD-419 grants an automatic 6 month extension to file
Form CD-401S.

Note: Make sure to pay any taxes due along with the extension Form to avoid penalties and interest.

North Carolina Partnership/Fiduciary Tax Extension

North Carolina State Partnership/Fiduciary tax Form D-403A/Form D-407, is due by the 15th day of the fourth month after the end of the partnership/fiduciary
reporting period.

For businesses operating as partnerships/fiduciaries on a calendar year, this deadline is on April 15.

For businesses operating as partnerships/fiduciaries on a calendar year, this deadline is onapply for an extension using Form D-410P on or before the same date the partnership/fiduciary tax return is due.

Form D-410P grants an automatic 6-month extension of time to file
Form D-403A/D-407.

Note: Make sure to pay any taxes due along with the extension Form to avoid penalties and interest.

How do I pay my balance due along with the extension Form?

You can choose to pay your balance due along with your return by using any one of the following options:

  • EFT - Electronic Funds Transfer (https://www.ncdor.gov/file-pay/electronic-funds-transfer)
  • Using E-Service Option from North Carolina (https://www.ncdor.gov/file-pay/eservices)
  • Credit and debit cards
  • ACH Credit

Where do I mail the North Carolina extension Form CD-419 and
Form D-410P?

Mail the extension Form CD-419 to the following address:

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N.C. Department of Revenue,
P.O. Box 25000, Raleigh,
N.C. 27640-0520.

Mail the extension Form D-410P to the following address:

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N.C. Department of Revenue,
P.O. Box 25000, Raleigh,
N.C. 27640-0635.