Automatic Extension Requests For Businesses
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Automatic Extension Requests for Businesses
Summary
The IRS is making strides to streamline the tax filing process, simplifying business tax return extensions.
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In a bid to streamline the tax filing process, the IRS has taken significant steps to reduce paperwork for businesses. One key improvement is the simplification of business tax return extensions.
Simplifying the Process
Previously, businesses faced a complex array of forms, such as 8800, 8736, 7004, and 2758, just to request an extension for filing annual tax returns. This complexity was a source of frustration for many. Recognizing this, the IRS has consolidated these forms into a single, more straightforward option.
Introducing Form 7004
The IRS has introduced a single form, Form 7004, which grants an automatic six-month extension for filing business tax returns. Titled "Application for Automatic 6-Month Extension to File Certain Business Income Tax, Information and Other Returns," it may not have the shortest title, but it certainly simplifies the process.
Businesses must file Form 7004 by the original tax return due date to receive the extension. However, it's crucial to note that this extension applies only to the filing of the return, not the payment of any owed taxes. Taxes due must still be paid by the original filing deadline to avoid penalties and interest.
A New Era for the IRS?
The IRS has made notable efforts to offer relief in recent years. After Hurricane Katrina, the agency provided guidance to help victims claim losses on past tax returns for refunds. Additionally, the IRS increased the mileage allowance mid-year to address rising gas prices, giving business travelers a greater deduction.
Now, by simplifying the extension process, the IRS is reducing unnecessary paperwork, making tax filings less daunting. This recent change marks another positive step in the IRS's ongoing efforts to improve and simplify tax-related processes.
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