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Minnesota Business State Tax Extension I S Corporations Filing Guide

Make a Payment | Minnesota Department of Revenue  ·  S-Corporations  ·  Business Filing Guide

Overview

Minnesota S Corporations are subject to state business tax filing requirements, administered by the Minnesota Department of Revenue. Minnesota automatically grants an extension to file with no application or form submission required.

Original Filing Deadline

The original due date for the Minnesota S-Corporations return is March 16, 2026. File or remit full payment by this date to remain in good standing.

Extension Granted Automatically

Minnesota automatically grants a filing extension for S-Corporations. The extended filing deadline is September 15, 2026. No application or form submission is required to receive this 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 Minnesota | Online Tax Extension Payment to pay electronically. For mail-in payments, use Make a Payment | Minnesota Department of Revenue and send to: Minnesota Department of Revenue 600 N. Robert St. St. Paul, MN 55146

Late Filing and Payment Penalties

• Failure to File: 5% of tax due.
• Failure to Pay: Penalty of 6% added to unpaid tax.

Best Practices

• Estimate and pay your Minnesota business tax by March 16, 2026 to avoid interest and penalties.
• No extension form is required—Minnesota grants the extension automatically.
• Use the state online payment portal for fast, convenient electronic payment.
• Set a reminder to file your completed Minnesota S-Corporations return by September 15, 2026.

Final Thoughts

• Minnesota's automatic extension simplifies the process—no paperwork required. Pay any balance due by March 16, 2026 and file your return by September 15, 2026.
• Quick Reference Table
• State Abbreviation
• MN
• State Name
• Minnesota
• Business Entity Type
• S-Corporations
• Extension Status
• Approved Automatically
• Return Due Date
• March 16, 2026
• Extended Due Date
• September 15, 2026
• Other Information
• Minnesota grants you an automatic 6-month extension to file your business tax return. 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
• Minnesota | Online Tax Extension Payment
• Payment Voucher Form
• Make a Payment | Minnesota Department of Revenue
• State Payment Agency
• Minnesota Department of Revenue
• Mailing Address with Payment
• Minnesota Department of Revenue 600 N. Robert St. St. Paul, MN 55146
• Failure to File Penalties
• 5% of tax due.
• Failure to Pay Penalties
• Penalty of 6% added to unpaid tax.

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Quick Reference Table

State Abbreviation	MN
State Name	Minnesota
Business Entity Type	S-Corporations
Extension Status	Approved Automatically
Return Due Date	March 16, 2026
Extended Due Date	September 15, 2026
Other Information	Minnesota grants you an automatic 6-month extension to file your business tax return. 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	Minnesota | Online Tax Extension Payment
Payment Voucher Form	Make a Payment | Minnesota Department of Revenue
State Payment Agency	Minnesota Department of Revenue
Mailing Address with Payment	Minnesota Department of Revenue 600 N. Robert St. St. Paul, MN 55146
Failure to File Penalties	5% of tax due.
Failure to Pay Penalties	Penalty of 6% added to unpaid tax.