Vermont

Vermont business tax returns are due by the 15^th day of the 3^rd month following the close of the tax year. For calendar year filers, this date is March 15. If you cannot file on time, you can get a Vermont tax extension.

A Vermont business extension will give you 30 days beyond the Federal extended due date to file your state tax return. For example, the Federal business tax extension (IRS Form 7004) gives corporations 6 extra months to file — moving the deadline from March 15 to September 15 (for calendar year taxpayers) — which means that a Vermont tax extension will give a corporation 30 additional days, until October 15, to file its return.

Note that an extension of time to file is NOT an extension of time to pay your Vermont income tax. To avoid penalties and interest, your Vermont tax must be paid by the original due date (March 15).

To request a Vermont tax extension, use Form BA-403 (Application for Extension of Time to File Vermont Corporate / Business Income Tax Returns). Make sure to file Form BA-403 by the original due date of your return (March 15). If you owe tax, you should include payment with Form BA-403.

For more information, please visit the Vermont Department of Taxes website: www.state.vt.us/tax