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Georgia Business State Tax Extension I S Corporations

IT-303 | Application for Extension of Time for Filing State Income Tax Returns  ·  S-Corporations  ·  Business Filing Guide

Overview

Georgia S Corporations are subject to state business tax filing requirements, administered by the Georgia Department of Revenue. Georgia grants an automatic extension tied to an approved IRS extension, making the process simple for businesses that have already filed IRS Form 7004.

Original Filing Deadline

• The original due date for the Georgia S-Corporations return is March 16, 2026. File or remit full payment by this date to remain in good standing.
• Extension Period & Extended Deadline
• Georgia automatically grants an extension to file, provided you have obtained an approved federal extension from the IRS by filing IRS Form 7004. With a valid IRS extension, the Georgia extended deadline becomes September 15, 2026. No separate state extension form is required—the federal extension serves as your Georgia extension.

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 Georgia | Online Tax Extension Payment to pay electronically. For mail-in payments, use IT-303 | Application for Extension of Time for Filing State Income Tax Returns and send to: Georgia Department of Revenue Processing Center P.O. Box 105198 Atlanta, GA 30348-5198

Late Filing and Payment Penalties

• Failure to File: 5% of the tax required to be shown on the return for each month or fractional part of the month, not to exceed 25% of the tax.
• Failure to Pay: 5% of the tax required per month, not to exceed 25%.

Best Practices

• Estimate and pay your Georgia business tax by March 16, 2026 to avoid interest and penalties.
• File IRS Form 7004 with the IRS to secure your federal extension, which Georgia automatically honors.
• Use the state online payment portal for fast, convenient electronic payment.
• Set a reminder to file your completed Georgia S-Corporations return by September 15, 2026.

Final Thoughts

• Georgia’s business tax extension is straightforward once your federal extension is approved. Pay 100% of any tax due by March 16, 2026 and file your S-Corporations return by September 15, 2026.
• Quick Reference Table
• State Abbreviation
• GA
• State Name
• Georgia
• Business Entity Type
• S-Corporations
• Extension Status
• Approved with Federal Extension
• Return Due Date
• March 16, 2026
• Extended Due Date
• September 15, 2026
• Other Information
• Georgia grants your business an automatic 6-month extension provided you have obtained an approved IRS extension.
• The extension is NOT an extension to pay any taxes you may have due.
• Tax payments are due by the original return due date.
• Online Payment
• Georgia | Online Tax Extension Payment
• Payment Voucher Form
• IT-303 | Application for Extension of Time for Filing State Income Tax Returns
• State Payment Agency
• Georgia Department of Revenue
• Mailing Address with Payment
• Georgia Department of Revenue Processing Center P.O. Box 105198 Atlanta, GA 30348-5198
• Failure to File Penalties
• 5% of the tax required to be shown on the return for each month or fractional part of the month, not to exceed 25% of the tax.
• Failure to Pay Penalties
• 5% of the tax required per month, not to exceed 25%.

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Quick Reference Table

State Abbreviation	GA
State Name	Georgia
Business Entity Type	S-Corporations
Extension Status	Approved with Federal Extension
Return Due Date	March 16, 2026
Extended Due Date	September 15, 2026
Other Information	Georgia grants your business an automatic 6-month extension provided you have obtained an approved IRS extension. The extension is NOT an extension to pay any taxes you may have due. Tax payments are due by the original return due date.
Online Payment	Georgia | Online Tax Extension Payment
Payment Voucher Form	IT-303 | Application for Extension of Time for Filing State Income Tax Returns
State Payment Agency	Georgia Department of Revenue
Mailing Address with Payment	Georgia Department of Revenue Processing Center P.O. Box 105198 Atlanta, GA 30348-5198
Failure to File Penalties	5% of the tax required to be shown on the return for each month or fractional part of the month, not to exceed 25% of the tax.
Failure to Pay Penalties	5% of the tax required per month, not to exceed 25%.