Florida Business Tax Extension

Florida Business Tax Extension LLC / Partnership – S Corporation – C Corporation

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

Florida Business Tax Extension – LLC / Partnership

Form F-7004  •  LLC / Partnership
Original deadline: March 16, 2026 Extended to: September 15, 2026 Extension: 6 months automatic
Florida has no personal income tax. Florida LLCs and partnerships are not subject to Florida state income tax on pass-through income. No Florida income tax return is required — only the federal extension (IRS Form 7004) applies.

Florida LLC & Partnership Tax Extension

Florida LLCs and partnerships with Florida-source income file returns with the Florida Department of Revenue. Unlike many states, Florida does not grant extensions automatically–you must actively submit Form F-7004 before the original March 16, 2026 deadline to extend your filing date to September 15, 2026.

Original Deadline March 16, 2026
Extended Deadline September 15, 2026
Action Required – File F-7004 Before March 16 – Florida does not grant extensions automatically. Form F-7004 must be filed and any tax owed must be paid by March 16, 2026 to obtain the extension and avoid penalties.

How the Extension Works

Submit Form F-7004 online or by mail before March 16, 2026 (the original due date shifts from March 15, which falls on a Sunday in 2026). Include any Florida tax owed with your extension request. Once submitted, the Florida filing deadline extends to September 15, 2026. Online filing of Form F-7004 is available through Florida’s e-Services portal. Mail to: Florida Department of Revenue, 5050 West Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0135.

Florida generally does not impose a personal income tax, so most Florida LLCs and partnerships only have Florida filing requirements if they have corporate owners or specific Florida nexus. Confirm your entity’s Florida filing obligations before the March 16 deadline.

Best Practices

  • Submit Form F-7004 through the Florida e-Services portal before March 16, 2026–Florida extensions are never automatic.
  • Pay any estimated Florida tax owed with your extension request–the extension covers filing, not payment.
  • Confirm whether your LLC has Florida corporate filing requirements based on ownership structure and nexus.
  • File your completed Florida LLC or partnership return by September 15, 2026.

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How to Pay

Florida requires online payment for tax amounts of $750 or more. Submit electronically via the Florida Online Tax Extension Payment portal. For amounts under $750, complete Form F-7004 and mail with your payment.

Online – Required $750+

Florida Online Payment Portal

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

Mail – Under $750

Form F-7004 by Check

Download Form F-7004 and mail with your check or money order. Include your EIN and tax year on the check.

Florida Department of Revenue
5050 West Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0135

Late Filing & Payment Penalties

Penalty TypeAmount
Failure to File10% of the tax due per month, up to 50% of the tax due
Failure to Pay10% of the deficiency

LLC / Partnership Quick Reference

State AbbreviationFL
Entity TypeLLC / Partnership
Extension StatusMust actively file Form F-7004 — not automatic with federal extension
Original Filing DeadlineMarch 16, 2026
Extended Filing DeadlineSeptember 15, 2026
Payment DueMarch 16, 2026 (100% of tax owed)
Payment FormForm F-7004
Online PaymentFlorida Online Tax Extension Payment
State AgencyFlorida Department of Revenue
Failure to File Penalty10% of the tax due per month, up to 50% of the tax due
Failure to Pay Penalty10% of the deficiency

Florida Business Tax Extension – S Corporation

Form F-7004  •  S Corporation
Original deadline: March 16, 2026 Extended to: September 15, 2026 Extension: 6 months automatic
Florida has no personal income tax. Florida S-Corporations are not subject to Florida state income tax on pass-through income. No Florida income tax return is required — only the federal extension (IRS Form 7004) applies.

Florida S Corporation Tax Extension

Florida S corporations with Florida-source income file with the Florida Department of Revenue. Florida requires you to proactively file Form F-7004 before the March 16, 2026 original deadline–the extension is not granted automatically, and missing the deadline results in immediate failure-to-file penalties.

Original Deadline March 16, 2026
Extended Deadline September 15, 2026
Form F-7004 Must Be Filed by March 16 – Florida extensions require affirmative action. File Form F-7004 and pay any tax owed by March 16, 2026 or your S corporation faces a 10% monthly failure-to-file penalty up to 50%.

How the Extension Works

File Form F-7004 with the Florida Department of Revenue before March 16, 2026. Include any Florida S corporation tax owed with the extension request. Upon acceptance, your Florida filing deadline extends to September 15, 2026. Online filing is available through Florida’s corporate e-Services portal. Mail to: Florida Department of Revenue, 5050 West Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0135.

Most Florida S corporations are exempt from Florida corporate income tax because Florida recognizes the federal S election for pass-through treatment. However, S corporations with federal built-in gains or certain passive income categories may still owe Florida tax. Review your specific situation before the March 16 deadline.

Best Practices

  • File Form F-7004 with Florida before March 16, 2026–Florida does not grant extensions automatically.
  • Pay any estimated Florida S corporation tax along with your extension request by March 16, 2026.
  • File electronically through the Florida e-Services portal for the fastest and most reliable processing.
  • Complete and file your Florida S corporation return by September 15, 2026.

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How to Pay

Florida requires online payment for tax amounts of $750 or more. Submit electronically via the Florida Online Tax Extension Payment portal. For amounts under $750, complete Form F-7004 and mail with your payment.

Online – Required $750+

Florida Online Payment Portal

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

Mail – Under $750

Form F-7004 by Check

Download Form F-7004 and mail with your check or money order. Include your EIN and tax year on the check.

Florida Department of Revenue
5050 West Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0135

Late Filing & Payment Penalties

Penalty TypeAmount
Failure to File10% of the tax due per month, up to 50% of the tax due
Failure to Pay10% of the deficiency

S Corporation Quick Reference

State AbbreviationFL
Entity TypeS Corporation
Extension StatusMust actively file Form F-7004 — not automatic with federal extension
Original Filing DeadlineMarch 16, 2026
Extended Filing DeadlineSeptember 15, 2026
Payment DueMarch 16, 2026 (100% of tax owed)
Payment FormForm F-7004
Online PaymentFlorida Online Tax Extension Payment
State AgencyFlorida Department of Revenue
Failure to File Penalty10% of the tax due per month, up to 50% of the tax due
Failure to Pay Penalty10% of the deficiency

Florida Business Tax Extension – C Corporation

Form F-7004  •  C Corporation
Original deadline: April 30, 2026 Extended to: October 30, 2026 Extension: 6 months automatic

Florida C Corporation Tax Extension

Florida C corporations are subject to Florida corporate income tax, administered by the Florida Department of Revenue. Florida requires you to take action–submit Form F-7004 along with any tax owed before April 30, 2026 to extend the filing deadline to October 30, 2026.

Original Deadline April 30, 2026
Extended Deadline October 30, 2026
No Automatic Extension – File F-7004 by April 30 – Florida C corporation extensions require Form F-7004 to be submitted before April 30, 2026. Without it, failure-to-file penalties of 10% per month (up to 50%) apply from the first day the return is late.

How the Extension Works

Florida C corporations must file Form F-7004 before April 30, 2026 and remit any estimated Florida corporate income tax owed at that time. Florida’s corporate income tax rate is 5.5% of net income apportioned to Florida. Once your extension request is submitted, the return due date moves to October 30, 2026. File and pay through the Florida e-Services portal or by mailing to: Florida Department of Revenue, 5050 West Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0135.

Florida requires C corporations to make quarterly estimated tax payments if their expected annual tax liability exceeds $2,500. If estimated payments have fallen short, bring them current before filing Form F-7004 to minimize interest that would otherwise continue accruing.

Best Practices

  • File Form F-7004 through the Florida e-Services portal before April 30, 2026.
  • Include an estimated payment of any Florida corporate income tax owed along with your extension request.
  • Verify that quarterly estimated payments are current to reduce the balance due with the extension.
  • File your completed Florida C corporation return by October 30, 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 Florida 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
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  4. Your TaxPro files the Florida return by October 30, 2026

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How to Pay

Florida requires online payment for tax amounts of $750 or more. Submit electronically via the Florida Online Tax Extension Payment portal. For amounts under $750, complete Form F-7004 and mail with your payment.

Online – Required $750+

Florida Online Payment Portal

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

Mail – Under $750

Form F-7004 by Check

Download Form F-7004 and mail with your check or money order. Include your EIN and tax year on the check.

Florida Department of Revenue
5050 West Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0135

Late Filing & Payment Penalties

Penalty TypeAmount
Failure to File10% of the tax due per month, up to 50% of the tax due
Failure to Pay10% of the deficiency

C Corporation Quick Reference

State AbbreviationFL
Entity TypeC Corporation
Extension StatusMust actively file Form F-7004 — not automatic with federal extension
Original Filing DeadlineApril 30, 2026
Extended Filing DeadlineOctober 30, 2026
Payment DueApril 30, 2026 (100% of tax owed)
Payment FormForm F-7004
Online PaymentFlorida Online Tax Extension Payment
State AgencyFlorida Department of Revenue
Failure to File Penalty10% of the tax due per month, up to 50% of the tax due
Failure to Pay Penalty10% of the deficiency

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