Washington Business Tax Extension

Washington Business Tax Extension LLC / Partnership – S Corporation – C Corporation – Fiduciary

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Washington Quick Reference
LLC / Partnership • Business Tax Extension
State Washington (WA)
Entity Type LLC / Partnership
Extension ✓ Auto with Federal
Federal Form IRS Form 7004
State Form Washington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax (payment only)
Original Deadline No State Income Tax
Extended Deadline No Return Required

Washington Business Tax Extension – LLC / Partnership

Washington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax  •  LLC / Partnership
Original deadline: No State Income Tax Extended to: No Return Required Extension: 6 months automatic

Washington LLC & Partnership Tax Extension

Washington does not impose a state income tax on LLCs or partnerships. There is no Washington LLC or partnership income tax return to file, and no Washington income tax extension to request. LLC members and partners who operate in Washington pay no Washington income tax on their distributive share of LLC or partnership income.

Washington Income Tax None – No LLC Return Required
Federal Extension IRS Form 7004 Still Required
B&O Tax Still Applies – Washington imposes a Business & Occupation (B&O) tax on gross revenue from Washington activities. LLCs with Washington gross receipts must file and pay B&O tax on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis through the Washington Department of Revenue–the B&O tax is entirely separate from the federal partnership return timeline.

Washington LLC State Tax Obligations

Washington LLCs have no state income tax return obligation. However, LLCs conducting business in Washington must register for and remit Business & Occupation (B&O) tax on their Washington gross receipts. B&O tax rates vary by classification–retailing (0.471%), services (1.5%), manufacturing (0.484%), and others–and apply regardless of whether the LLC is profitable. LLCs with annual B&O tax liability exceeding $2,500 file and pay monthly; below that threshold, quarterly or annual filing may be available. Confirm the LLC's B&O tax classification and filing frequency with the Washington Department of Revenue independently of any federal extension timeline.

LLC members who are residents of states that impose an income tax must report their distributive share of LLC income on their home-state returns. The absence of a Washington income tax does not eliminate home-state filing obligations for members residing in other states.

Washington LLC Compliance Summary

  • File IRS Form 7004 before March 16, 2026 if the federal LLC partnership return (Form 1065) needs more time–Washington requires no state income tax extension.
  • Confirm Washington B&O tax registration, classification, and filing frequency through the Washington Department of Revenue–B&O tax obligations are independent of the federal extension timeline.
  • Advise LLC members in other states to address their home-state income tax obligations on their distributive share of LLC income independently.
  • No Washington income tax return is required at any deadline for LLC or partnership income.

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How to Pay

Washington requires online payment for tax amounts of $750 or more. Submit electronically via the Washington Online Tax Extension Payment portal. For amounts under $750, complete Washington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax and mail with your payment.

Online – Required $750+

Washington Online Payment Portal

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

Mail – Under $750

Washington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax by Check

Download Washington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax and mail with your check or money order. Include your EIN and tax year on the check.

Washington Department of Revenue
PO Box 47464
Olympia, WA 98504

Late Filing & Payment Penalties

Penalty TypeAmount
Failure to FileNo Washington income tax. B&O tax: 5% per month, up to 25%.
Failure to PayNo Washington income tax. B&O tax late payment penalty applies.

LLC / Partnership Quick Reference

State AbbreviationWA
Entity TypeLLC / Partnership
Extension StatusAutomatic with approved IRS Form 7004
Original Filing DeadlineNo State Income Tax
Extended Filing DeadlineNo Return Required
Payment DueNo State Income Tax (100% of tax owed)
Payment FormWashington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax
Online PaymentWashington Online Tax Extension Payment
State AgencyWashington Department of Revenue
Failure to File PenaltyNo Washington income tax. B&O tax: 5% per month, up to 25%.
Failure to Pay PenaltyNo Washington income tax. B&O tax late payment penalty applies.

Washington Business Tax Extension – S Corporation

Washington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax  •  S Corporation
Original deadline: No State Income Tax Extended to: No Return Required Extension: 6 months automatic

Washington S Corporation Tax Extension

Washington does not impose a state income tax on S corporations or their shareholders. There is no Washington S corporation income tax return to file, and no Washington income tax extension to request. Washington S corporation shareholders pay no Washington income tax on their pass-through share of S corporation income.

Washington Income Tax None – No S Corp Return Required
Federal Extension IRS Form 7004 Still Required
B&O Tax Still Applies – Washington imposes Business & Occupation (B&O) tax on gross revenue from Washington activities. Washington S corporations with Washington gross receipts must file and pay B&O tax with the Washington Department of Revenue. B&O tax applies regardless of the federal S corporation election status.

Washington S Corporation State Tax Obligations

Washington S corporations have no state income tax return obligation. The Washington S corporation election has no state tax significance beyond federal purposes–Washington does not recognize the federal S election for state income tax because Washington has no income tax. Washington S corporations operating in the state must confirm their B&O tax registration and filing obligations with the Washington Department of Revenue. B&O tax rates depend on business classification–services (1.5%), retailing (0.471%), manufacturing (0.484%), and other categories. Washington S corporation shareholders who reside in states with income taxes must report their distributive share of S corporation income on their home-state returns.

Washington's lack of an income tax makes it attractive for S corporation formation and operation. However, Washington S corporations with employees must still comply with Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program payroll reporting requirements and Washington's B&O tax obligations, which are administered separately from any federal filing timeline.

Washington S Corporation Compliance Summary

  • File IRS Form 7004 before March 16, 2026 if the federal S corporation return (Form 1120-S) needs more time–Washington requires no state income tax extension.
  • Confirm Washington B&O tax registration and filing obligations through the Washington Department of Revenue.
  • Advise Washington S corporation shareholders who reside in other states to address their home-state income tax obligations on their pass-through share of S corporation income.
  • No Washington S corporation income tax return is required at any deadline.

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How to Pay

Washington requires online payment for tax amounts of $750 or more. Submit electronically via the Washington Online Tax Extension Payment portal. For amounts under $750, complete Washington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax and mail with your payment.

Online – Required $750+

Washington Online Payment Portal

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

Mail – Under $750

Washington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax by Check

Download Washington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax and mail with your check or money order. Include your EIN and tax year on the check.

Washington Department of Revenue
PO Box 47464
Olympia, WA 98504

Late Filing & Payment Penalties

Penalty TypeAmount
Failure to FileNo Washington income tax. B&O tax: 5% per month, up to 25%.
Failure to PayNo Washington income tax. B&O tax late payment penalty applies.

S Corporation Quick Reference

State AbbreviationWA
Entity TypeS Corporation
Extension StatusAutomatic with approved IRS Form 7004
Original Filing DeadlineNo State Income Tax
Extended Filing DeadlineNo Return Required
Payment DueNo State Income Tax (100% of tax owed)
Payment FormWashington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax
Online PaymentWashington Online Tax Extension Payment
State AgencyWashington Department of Revenue
Failure to File PenaltyNo Washington income tax. B&O tax: 5% per month, up to 25%.
Failure to Pay PenaltyNo Washington income tax. B&O tax late payment penalty applies.

Washington Business Tax Extension – C Corporation

Washington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax  •  C Corporation
Original deadline: No State Income Tax Extended to: No Return Required Extension: 6 months automatic

Washington C Corporation Tax Extension

Washington does not impose a state income tax on C corporations. There is no Washington C corporation income tax return to file, and no Washington income tax extension to request. C corporations incorporated or doing business in Washington pay no Washington income tax on their taxable income. Washington is one of a small number of states with no corporate income or franchise tax based on net income, making it attractive for corporate formation and operations.

Washington Corporate Income Tax None – No C Corp Return Required
Federal Extension IRS Form 7004 Still Required
B&O Tax Still Applies to C Corporations – Washington imposes Business & Occupation (B&O) tax on gross revenue from Washington activities, and this tax applies to C corporations as well as pass-through entities. Washington C corporations with Washington gross receipts must register and file B&O tax returns with the Washington Department of Revenue. B&O tax is based on gross receipts, not net income.

Washington C Corporation State Tax Obligations

Washington C corporations have no state income tax or franchise tax return obligation based on net income. However, Washington C corporations with Washington gross receipts must pay B&O tax based on their classification and gross receipts. B&O tax rates range from 0.138% (wholesaling) to 1.5% (services)–there is no deduction for costs of goods sold, payroll, or other expenses. Washington also imposes a Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) on real estate transactions and a Public Utility Tax on utility companies operating in Washington. Confirm all applicable Washington excise and gross-receipts taxes with the Washington Department of Revenue.

Washington does not impose a capital gains tax on C corporations. A 7% Washington capital gains tax applies to long-term capital gains above $262,000 for individuals, but this does not apply to C corporations. C corporations that sell Washington real estate may be subject to the Washington Real Estate Excise Tax, which is separate from the B&O tax.

Washington C Corporation Compliance Summary

  • File IRS Form 7004 before April 15, 2026 if the federal C corporation return (Form 1120) needs more time–Washington requires no state income tax extension.
  • Confirm Washington B&O tax registration and filing obligations through the Washington Department of Revenue–B&O tax applies on gross receipts, not net income.
  • Confirm applicability of any Washington Real Estate Excise Tax, Public Utility Tax, or other gross-receipts excise taxes based on the C corporation's Washington activities.
  • No Washington C corporation income tax return is required at any deadline.

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How to Pay

Washington requires online payment for tax amounts of $750 or more. Submit electronically via the Washington Online Tax Extension Payment portal. For amounts under $750, complete Washington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax and mail with your payment.

Online – Required $750+

Washington Online Payment Portal

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

Mail – Under $750

Washington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax by Check

Download Washington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax and mail with your check or money order. Include your EIN and tax year on the check.

Washington Department of Revenue
PO Box 47464
Olympia, WA 98504

Late Filing & Payment Penalties

Penalty TypeAmount
Failure to FileNo Washington income tax. B&O tax: 5% per month, up to 25%.
Failure to PayNo Washington income tax. B&O tax late payment penalty applies.

C Corporation Quick Reference

State AbbreviationWA
Entity TypeC Corporation
Extension StatusAutomatic with approved IRS Form 7004
Original Filing DeadlineNo State Income Tax
Extended Filing DeadlineNo Return Required
Payment DueNo State Income Tax (100% of tax owed)
Payment FormWashington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax
Online PaymentWashington Online Tax Extension Payment
State AgencyWashington Department of Revenue
Failure to File PenaltyNo Washington income tax. B&O tax: 5% per month, up to 25%.
Failure to Pay PenaltyNo Washington income tax. B&O tax late payment penalty applies.

Washington Business Tax Extension – Fiduciary

Washington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax  •  Fiduciary
Original deadline: No State Income Tax Extended to: No Return Required Extension: 6 months automatic

Washington Fiduciary Tax Extension

Washington does not impose a state income tax on trusts or estates. There is no Washington fiduciary income tax return to file, and no Washington fiduciary tax extension to request. Trusts and estates administered in Washington, and beneficiaries who are Washington residents, owe no Washington income tax on trust or estate income. Washington's absence of an income tax makes it a favorable jurisdiction for trust formation and administration–trust assets held in Washington trusts grow entirely free of Washington income tax.

Washington Fiduciary Tax None – No State Return Required
Federal Extension IRS Form 7004 Still Required
Federal Extension Still Required – Trusts and estates with federal filing obligations must still file IRS Form 1041. Use Form 7004 to extend the federal fiduciary return from April 15, 2026 to October 15, 2026. Washington imposes no corresponding state fiduciary income tax.

Washington Fiduciary State Obligations

Washington trusts and estates have no state income tax return obligation. However, Washington imposes a capital gains tax of 7% on long-term capital gains above $262,000 (for 2025) realized by individuals–this tax may apply to trust beneficiaries who are Washington residents and receive capital gain distributions, but the tax does not apply to trusts as entities. Confirm whether any Washington beneficiaries of the trust may have Washington capital gains tax obligations on distributions received. The Washington Department of Revenue administers Washington's capital gains tax–confirm applicability before the April 15, 2026 federal extension deadline.

Beneficiaries who receive distributions from Washington trusts and who reside in states that impose an income tax must report those distributions on their home-state returns. The Washington trust's freedom from income tax does not eliminate the beneficiary's home-state tax obligations on trust income distributions.

Washington Fiduciary Compliance Summary

  • File IRS Form 7004 before April 15, 2026 to extend the federal fiduciary return (Form 1041) to October 15, 2026–Washington requires no state fiduciary income tax extension.
  • Confirm whether any Washington-resident beneficiaries may owe Washington capital gains tax on capital gain distributions from the trust.
  • Advise beneficiaries in other states to address their home-state income tax obligations on trust distributions independently.
  • No Washington fiduciary income tax return is required at any deadline.

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How to Pay

Washington requires online payment for tax amounts of $750 or more. Submit electronically via the Washington Online Tax Extension Payment portal. For amounts under $750, complete Washington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax and mail with your payment.

Online – Required $750+

Washington Online Payment Portal

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

Mail – Under $750

Washington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax by Check

Download Washington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax and mail with your check or money order. Include your EIN and tax year on the check.

Washington Department of Revenue
PO Box 47464
Olympia, WA 98504

Late Filing & Payment Penalties

Penalty TypeAmount
Failure to FileNo Washington income tax. B&O tax: 5% per month, up to 25%.
Failure to PayNo Washington income tax. B&O tax late payment penalty applies.

Fiduciary Quick Reference

State AbbreviationWA
Entity TypeFiduciary
Extension StatusAutomatic with approved IRS Form 7004
Original Filing DeadlineNo State Income Tax
Extended Filing DeadlineNo Return Required
Payment DueNo State Income Tax (100% of tax owed)
Payment FormWashington Department of Revenue | No Income Tax
Online PaymentWashington Online Tax Extension Payment
State AgencyWashington Department of Revenue
Failure to File PenaltyNo Washington income tax. B&O tax: 5% per month, up to 25%.
Failure to Pay PenaltyNo Washington income tax. B&O tax late payment penalty applies.

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