Delaware Business Tax Extension

Delaware Business Tax Extension LLC / Partnership – S Corporation – C Corporation – Fiduciary / Estate / Trust

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Delaware Quick Reference
LLC / Partnership • Business Tax Extension
State Delaware (DE)
Entity Type LLC / Partnership
Extension ✓ Auto with Federal
Federal Form IRS Form 7004
State Form Form PRT-EXT (payment only)
Original Deadline March 16, 2026
Extended Deadline September 15, 2026

Delaware Business Tax Extension – LLC / Partnership

Form PRT-EXT  •  LLC / Partnership
Original deadline: March 16, 2026 Extended to: September 15, 2026 Extension: 6 months automatic

Delaware LLC & Partnership Tax Extension

Delaware LLCs and partnerships report income to the Delaware Division of Revenue. Delaware aligns its extension process with the IRS–a federally approved IRS Form 7004 extension automatically carries over to Delaware, giving you until September 15, 2026 to file your return without any additional state filing.

Original Deadline March 16, 2026
Extended Deadline September 15, 2026
Payment Due March 16 – Filing extensions do not extend your payment deadline. All Delaware pass-through entity tax owed must be submitted by March 16, 2026 to avoid the 5% monthly failure-to-pay penalty, which can reach 50% of the outstanding liability.

How the Extension Works

Obtain a federal extension by filing IRS Form 7004 before the March 16, 2026 original deadline (March 15 falls on a Sunday in 2026). Delaware accepts the federal extension–no separate Delaware form is required to activate the state extension. To remit any tax due, use Form PRT-EXT or pay electronically through the Delaware online payment portal. File your completed Delaware partnership return by September 15, 2026.

Delaware’s pass-through entity return covers Schedule K-1 distributions to partners. Ensure all partner information is current before the September 15 extended filing deadline to avoid the need for amended returns.

Best Practices

  • File IRS Form 7004 before March 16, 2026 to extend your Delaware LLC or partnership return to September 15, 2026.
  • Pay any Delaware pass-through entity tax using Form PRT-EXT by March 16, 2026.
  • Use the Delaware online payment portal for fast, confirmed electronic payment.
  • File your completed Delaware LLC or partnership return by September 15, 2026.

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How to Pay

Delaware requires online payment for tax amounts of $750 or more. Submit electronically via the Delaware Online Tax Extension Payment portal. For amounts under $750, complete Form PRT-EXT and mail with your payment.

Online – Required $750+

Delaware Online Payment Portal

Submit electronically through the Delaware Online Tax Extension Payment system. Required for all payments $750 and above.

Mail – Under $750

Form PRT-EXT by Check

Download Form PRT-EXT and mail with your check or money order. Include your EIN and tax year on the check.

Delaware Division of Revenue
P.O. Box 830
Wilmington, DE 19899-0830

Late Filing & Payment Penalties

Penalty TypeAmount
Failure to File5% of outstanding tax liability per month, up to 50%
Failure to Pay1% of outstanding tax liability per month, not to exceed 25%

LLC / Partnership Quick Reference

State AbbreviationDE
Entity TypeLLC / Partnership
Extension StatusAutomatic with approved IRS Form 7004
Original Filing DeadlineMarch 16, 2026
Extended Filing DeadlineSeptember 15, 2026
Payment DueMarch 16, 2026 (100% of tax owed)
Payment FormForm PRT-EXT
Online PaymentDelaware Online Tax Extension Payment
State AgencyDelaware Division of Revenue
Failure to File Penalty5% of outstanding tax liability per month, up to 50%
Failure to Pay Penalty1% of outstanding tax liability per month, not to exceed 25%

Delaware Business Tax Extension – S Corporation

Form PRT-EXT  •  S Corporation
Original deadline: March 16, 2026 Extended to: September 15, 2026 Extension: 6 months automatic

Delaware S Corporation Tax Extension

Delaware S corporations file state income tax returns with the Delaware Division of Revenue. Delaware’s extension process is straightforward–a valid IRS Form 7004 federal extension automatically extends the Delaware S corporation filing deadline to September 15, 2026 with no separate state form required.

Original Deadline March 16, 2026
Extended Deadline September 15, 2026
S Corp Tax Due March 16 – The extension extends your time to file, not your time to pay. Delaware S corporation tax owed must be paid by March 16, 2026 or a 1% monthly failure-to-pay penalty begins accruing up to the 25% maximum.

How the Extension Works

File IRS Form 7004 before March 16, 2026. Delaware automatically recognizes the federal extension and extends your state filing deadline to September 15, 2026. If Delaware S corporation tax is owed, submit payment using Form 1100-P-EXT by March 16, 2026 and mail to: Delaware Division of Revenue, P.O. Box 830, Wilmington, DE 19899-0830, or pay online at the Delaware payment portal.

Delaware imposes income tax on S corporations with Delaware-source income. Review your entity’s apportionment and make sure any amounts owed are accurately estimated before the March 16 payment deadline.

Best Practices

  • File IRS Form 7004 before March 16, 2026 to automatically extend your Delaware S corporation return to September 15, 2026.
  • Remit Delaware S corporation tax with Form 1100-P-EXT by the March 16 original deadline.
  • Pay electronically through the Delaware Division of Revenue online portal for confirmed, instant processing.
  • File the completed Delaware S corporation return by September 15, 2026.

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How to Pay

Delaware requires online payment for tax amounts of $750 or more. Submit electronically via the Delaware Online Tax Extension Payment portal. For amounts under $750, complete Form PRT-EXT and mail with your payment.

Online – Required $750+

Delaware Online Payment Portal

Submit electronically through the Delaware Online Tax Extension Payment system. Required for all payments $750 and above.

Mail – Under $750

Form PRT-EXT by Check

Download Form PRT-EXT and mail with your check or money order. Include your EIN and tax year on the check.

Delaware Division of Revenue
P.O. Box 830
Wilmington, DE 19899-0830

Late Filing & Payment Penalties

Penalty TypeAmount
Failure to File5% of outstanding tax liability per month, up to 50%
Failure to Pay1% of outstanding tax liability per month, not to exceed 25%

S Corporation Quick Reference

State AbbreviationDE
Entity TypeS Corporation
Extension StatusAutomatic with approved IRS Form 7004
Original Filing DeadlineMarch 16, 2026
Extended Filing DeadlineSeptember 15, 2026
Payment DueMarch 16, 2026 (100% of tax owed)
Payment FormForm PRT-EXT
Online PaymentDelaware Online Tax Extension Payment
State AgencyDelaware Division of Revenue
Failure to File Penalty5% of outstanding tax liability per month, up to 50%
Failure to Pay Penalty1% of outstanding tax liability per month, not to exceed 25%

Delaware Business Tax Extension – C Corporation

Form PRT-EXT  •  C Corporation
Original deadline: April 30, 2026 Extended to: October 31, 2026 Extension: 6 months automatic

Delaware C Corporation Tax Extension

Delaware C corporations are subject to Delaware corporate income tax, overseen by the Delaware Division of Revenue. A federal IRS Form 7004 extension automatically extends the Delaware C corporation return to October 31, 2026–no separate state form is required beyond the approved federal extension.

Original Deadline April 30, 2026
Extended Deadline October 31, 2026
Corporate Tax Due April 30 – Delaware’s extension is for filing purposes only. Any Delaware corporate income tax balance must be paid by April 30, 2026 or the 5% monthly failure-to-pay penalty begins accruing immediately, up to the 50% maximum.

How the Extension Works

File IRS Form 7004 before April 30, 2026 to receive Delaware’s automatic 6-month C corporation extension. Delaware does not require a separate state extension form. To pay corporate income tax due, use Form 1100-T-EXT and mail to: Delaware Division of Revenue, P.O. Box 830, Wilmington, DE 19899-0830, or pay through the Delaware online payment portal. File your completed Delaware corporate return by October 31, 2026.

Delaware is a popular state of incorporation, but Delaware corporate income tax applies only to Delaware-source income. If your C corporation operates entirely outside Delaware, consult your tax advisor about whether a Delaware corporate income tax return is required.

Best Practices

  • File IRS Form 7004 before April 30, 2026 to activate the Delaware C corporation extension to October 31, 2026.
  • Remit Delaware corporate income tax using Form 1100-T-EXT by April 30, 2026.
  • Make electronic payments at the Delaware online payment portal to ensure timely, confirmed processing.
  • File your completed Delaware C corporation return by October 31, 2026.

Working with a Tax Professional

C Corporation returns carry unique complexities – a licensed CPA or Enrolled Agent can navigate the details and ensure your Delaware return is filed accurately and on time.

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  2. Upload your business documents via secure drag-and-drop
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  4. Your TaxPro files the Delaware return by October 31, 2026

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How to Pay

Delaware requires online payment for tax amounts of $750 or more. Submit electronically via the Delaware Online Tax Extension Payment portal. For amounts under $750, complete Form PRT-EXT and mail with your payment.

Online – Required $750+

Delaware Online Payment Portal

Submit electronically through the Delaware Online Tax Extension Payment system. Required for all payments $750 and above.

Mail – Under $750

Form PRT-EXT by Check

Download Form PRT-EXT and mail with your check or money order. Include your EIN and tax year on the check.

Delaware Division of Revenue
P.O. Box 830
Wilmington, DE 19899-0830

Late Filing & Payment Penalties

Penalty TypeAmount
Failure to File5% of outstanding tax liability per month, up to 50%
Failure to Pay1% of outstanding tax liability per month, not to exceed 25%

C Corporation Quick Reference

State AbbreviationDE
Entity TypeC Corporation
Extension StatusAutomatic with approved IRS Form 7004
Original Filing DeadlineApril 30, 2026
Extended Filing DeadlineOctober 31, 2026
Payment DueApril 30, 2026 (100% of tax owed)
Payment FormForm PRT-EXT
Online PaymentDelaware Online Tax Extension Payment
State AgencyDelaware Division of Revenue
Failure to File Penalty5% of outstanding tax liability per month, up to 50%
Failure to Pay Penalty1% of outstanding tax liability per month, not to exceed 25%

Delaware Business Tax Extension – Fiduciary / Estate / Trust

Form PRT-EXT  •  Fiduciary / Estate / Trust
Original deadline: April 30, 2026 Extended to: October 31, 2026 Extension: 6 months automatic

Delaware Fiduciary Tax Extension

Delaware estates and trusts are subject to state fiduciary income tax, administered by the Delaware Division of Revenue. Delaware’s fiduciary extension is tied to the federal process–an approved IRS Form 8868 automatically extends the Delaware fiduciary return deadline to October 31, 2026.

Original Deadline April 30, 2026
Extended Deadline October 31, 2026
Fiduciary Tax Due April 30 – Delaware’s fiduciary return carries an original due date of April 30–one day later than most entity types. Any tax owed must be paid by April 30, 2026 even with a filing extension in place.

How the Extension Works

Delaware fiduciaries use IRS Form 8868 to obtain a federal extension–once approved, the Delaware fiduciary return is automatically extended to October 31, 2026. No separate Delaware fiduciary extension form is required. Remit any tax owed using Form FID-EXT by April 30, 2026 and mail payments to: Delaware Division of Revenue, P.O. Box 2044, Wilmington, DE 19899-2044 (note the separate P.O. Box for fiduciary payments).

Delaware fiduciary returns (Form 400) report income distributed to beneficiaries during the taxable year. If the estate or trust has both resident and nonresident beneficiaries, Delaware requires careful allocation of income to each party for proper state tax treatment.

Best Practices

  • File IRS Form 8868 before April 30, 2026 to extend your Delaware fiduciary return to October 31, 2026.
  • Remit Delaware fiduciary income tax using Form FID-EXT by April 30–one day later than the typical April 15 business deadline.
  • Pay electronically through the Delaware online payment portal for immediate payment confirmation.
  • File your completed Delaware fiduciary return (Form 400) by October 31, 2026.

Working with a Tax Professional

Fiduciary / Estate / Trust returns carry unique complexities – a licensed CPA or Enrolled Agent can navigate the details and ensure your Delaware return is filed accurately and on time.

  1. Get matched with a verified U.S.-based CPA or Enrolled Agent
  2. Upload your business documents via secure drag-and-drop
  3. Review your return with transparent, upfront pricing
  4. Your TaxPro files the Delaware return by October 31, 2026

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How to Pay

Delaware requires online payment for tax amounts of $750 or more. Submit electronically via the Delaware Online Tax Extension Payment portal. For amounts under $750, complete Form PRT-EXT and mail with your payment.

Online – Required $750+

Delaware Online Payment Portal

Submit electronically through the Delaware Online Tax Extension Payment system. Required for all payments $750 and above.

Mail – Under $750

Form PRT-EXT by Check

Download Form PRT-EXT and mail with your check or money order. Include your EIN and tax year on the check.

Delaware Division of Revenue
P.O. Box 830
Wilmington, DE 19899-0830

Late Filing & Payment Penalties

Penalty TypeAmount
Failure to File5% of outstanding tax liability per month, up to 50%
Failure to Pay1% of outstanding tax liability per month, not to exceed 25%

Fiduciary / Estate / Trust Quick Reference

State AbbreviationDE
Entity TypeFiduciary / Estate / Trust
Extension StatusAutomatic with approved IRS Form 7004
Original Filing DeadlineApril 30, 2026
Extended Filing DeadlineOctober 31, 2026
Payment DueApril 30, 2026 (100% of tax owed)
Payment FormForm PRT-EXT
Online PaymentDelaware Online Tax Extension Payment
State AgencyDelaware Division of Revenue
Failure to File Penalty5% of outstanding tax liability per month, up to 50%
Failure to Pay Penalty1% of outstanding tax liability per month, not to exceed 25%

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