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Florida Business State Tax Extension I S Corporations

F7004 | Florida Tentative Income / Franchise Tax Return and Application for Extension of Time to File Return  ·  S-Corporations  ·  Business Filing Guide

Overview

Florida S Corporations are subject to state business tax filing requirements, administered by the Florida Department of Revenue. An extension of time to file requires submitting a state extension request before the original deadline.

Original Filing Deadline

• The original due date for the Florida S-Corporations return is March 16, 2026. File or remit full payment by this date to remain in good standing.
• How to Request a Filing Extension
• To extend your Florida S-Corporations filing deadline, you must submit the state extension form by the original due date of March 16, 2026. If approved, the extended filing deadline is September 15, 2026.

Payment Is Still Due by Original Deadline

The extension applies to filing only—it is not an extension to pay taxes owed. Any outstanding tax liability must be paid by the original due date of March 16, 2026 to avoid penalties and interest. Use the Florida | Online Tax Extension Payment to pay electronically. For mail-in payments, use F7004 | Florida Tentative Income / Franchise Tax Return and Application for Extension of Time to File Return and send to: Florida Department of Revenue 5050 West Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0135

Late Filing and Payment Penalties

• Failure to File: 10% of the tax due per month, up to a total penalty of 50% of the tax due.
• Failure to Pay: 10% of the deficiency.

Best Practices

• Estimate and pay your Florida business tax by March 16, 2026 to avoid interest and penalties.
• Use the state online payment portal for fast, convenient electronic payment.
• Set a reminder to file your completed Florida S-Corporations return by September 15, 2026.

Final Thoughts

• Unlike states with automatic extensions, Florida requires you to proactively request an extension. Submit your request before March 16, 2026 and file your return by September 15, 2026.
• Quick Reference Table
• State Abbreviation
• FL
• State Name
• Florida
• Business Entity Type
• S-Corporations
• Extension Status
• Action Required
• Return Due Date
• March 16, 2026
• Extended Due Date
• September 15, 2026
• Other Information
• Important Action Required: Florida requires your business to file an online extension or Form F-7004 by the date your return is due whether you expect to owe taxes or not.
• Extensions are valid for 6 months, with the exception of June 30 tax year end extensions that are valid for 7 months.
• An extension does not extend the due date for the payment of the tax due for the taxable year.
• Online Payment
• Florida | Online Tax Extension Payment
• Payment Voucher Form
• F7004 | Florida Tentative Income / Franchise Tax Return and Application for Extension of Time to File Return
• State Payment Agency
• Florida Department of Revenue
• Mailing Address with Payment
• Florida Department of Revenue 5050 West Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0135
• Failure to File Penalties
• 10% of the tax due per month, up to a total penalty of 50% of the tax due.
• Failure to Pay Penalties
• 10% of the deficiency.

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Quick Reference Table

State Abbreviation	FL
State Name	Florida
Business Entity Type	S-Corporations
Extension Status	Action Required
Return Due Date	March 16, 2026
Extended Due Date	September 15, 2026
Other Information	Important Action Required: Florida requires your business to file an online extension or Form F-7004 by the date your return is due whether you expect to owe taxes or not. Extensions are valid for 6 months, with the exception of June 30 tax year end extensions that are valid for 7 months. An extension does not extend the due date for the payment of the tax due for the taxable year.
Online Payment	Florida | Online Tax Extension Payment
Payment Voucher Form	F7004 | Florida Tentative Income / Franchise Tax Return and Application for Extension of Time to File Return
State Payment Agency	Florida Department of Revenue
Mailing Address with Payment	Florida Department of Revenue 5050 West Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0135
Failure to File Penalties	10% of the tax due per month, up to a total penalty of 50% of the tax due.
Failure to Pay Penalties	10% of the deficiency.