Pennsylvania
State Business Tax Extension
Pennsylvania 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 REV-853 to Request an Extension for
PA Corporate Tax Report only if the federal extension was
not filed. -
Businesses that have been rejected for a Federal extrusion must file Form REV-276 to Request an Extension for S-Corporation/Partnership/ Fiduciaries with the State
of Pennsylvania.
An Overview of Pennsylvania State Business Income Tax Extension Forms
- Updated Feb 08, 2024 - 8.00 AM by Admin, ExpressExtensionTable of content
Does Pennsylvania support tax extension for business income
tax returns?
Yes. Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania require to apply for
an extension?
The businesses operating (as a Corporation) in Pennsylvania need to file Form REV-853 with the state to obtain a 60 days extension of time to file their corporate tax report with
the state.
- Form REV-853 - Request for a 60 days Extension to File (PA CORPORATION TAXES ANNUAL EXTENSION REQUEST COUPON)
S-Corporation / Partnership / Fiduciaries
The businesses operating (as S-corporation/Partnership/Fiduciary) in Pennsylvania need to file Form REV-276 with the state to obtain a 5 months extension of time to file their S-corporate / Partnership / Fiduciary tax return with the state.
- Form REV-276 - Request for a 5 months Extension to File (PA S Corporation/Partnership Information Return)
When is the deadline to file Form REV-853 and Form REV-276 with the state of Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania State Corporate Tax Report Extension
The state of Pennsylvania Corporate Tax Report (RCT-101) is due within 30 days after the Federal deadline based on the fiscal year and also for calendar year filers.
For those businesses operating on a calendar year, this deadline is on April 15.
To file an extension for RCT-101, apply for an extension using Form REV-853 on or before the same date the business tax return is due.
Form REV-853 grants an automatic 60 day extension of time to file
Form RCT-101.
Note: Make sure to pay any taxes due along with the extension Form to avoid penalties and interest.
Pennsylvania State S-Corporate/Partnership Tax Extension
The state of Pennsylvania S-Corporate/Partnership Tax return (PA-20S/PA-65) is due by the 15th day following the 4th month after the end of the businesses
reporting period.
For those businesses operating on a calendar year, this deadline is on April 15.
To file an extension for PA-20S/PA-65, apply for an extension using Form REV-276 on or before the same date the business tax return is due.
Form REV-276 grants an automatic 6 months extension of time to file
Form PA-20S/PA-65.
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:
- Filers may pay by check, electronic funds transfer, or credit/debit card.
- If the payment is remitted by check, you must also submit Form 276 to the Department.
- Visit https://www.revenue.pa.gov/OnlineServices/Pages/default.aspx to pay and submit a request for an extension of time to file electronically.
Where do I mail the extension Form REV-853 and REV-276?
Mail extension Form REV-853 to the following address:
PA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,1854 Brookwood St,
Harrisburg, PA 17104.
Mail extension Form REV-276 to the following address:
PA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,P.O. Box 280425,
Harrisburg, PA 17128-0425.