Florida Business State Tax Extension I Fiduciaries Filing Guide

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Florida Business State Tax Extension I Fiduciaries Filing Guide

State Extension Form  ·  Fiduciaries  ·  Business Filing Guide

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Overview
  • Florida fiduciaries—including estates and trusts—are subject to state fiduciary income tax requirements, administered by the Florida Department of Revenue. An extension of time to file requires submitting a state extension request before the original deadline.
  • How to Request a Filing Extension
  • To extend your Florida Fiduciaries filing deadline, you must submit the state extension form by the original due date.
Payment Is Still Due by Original Deadline

Use the Florida | Online Tax Extension Payment to pay electronically, or mail your payment 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

Use the state online payment portal for fast, convenient electronic payment.

Final Thoughts
  • Unlike states with automatic extensions, Florida requires you to proactively request an extension. Submit your request before the original deadline to avoid penalties.
  • Quick Reference Table
  • State Abbreviation
  • FL
  • State Name
  • Florida
  • Business Entity Type
  • Fiduciaries
  • Extension Status
  • Action Required
  • 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
  • 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 AbbreviationFL
State NameFlorida
Business Entity TypeFiduciaries
Extension StatusAction Required
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 PaymentFlorida | Online Tax Extension Payment
State Payment AgencyFlorida Department of Revenue
Mailing Address with PaymentFlorida Department of Revenue 5050 West Tennessee Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0135
Failure to File Penalties10% of the tax due per month, up to a total penalty of 50% of the tax due.
Failure to Pay Penalties10% of the deficiency.

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