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New Hampshire Business State Tax Extension I Fiduciaries Filing Guide

Form BT-EXT | Payment Form and Application for 7-Month Extension of Time to File Business Tax Return  ·  Fiduciaries  ·  Business Filing Guide

Overview

New Hampshire fiduciaries—including estates and trusts—are subject to state fiduciary income tax requirements, administered by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue. New Hampshire automatically grants an extension to file with no application or form submission required.

Original Filing Deadline

The original due date for the New Hampshire Fiduciaries return is April 15, 2026. File or remit full payment by this date to remain in good standing.

Extension Granted Automatically

New Hampshire automatically grants a filing extension for Fiduciaries. The extended filing deadline is October 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 April 15, 2026 to avoid penalties and interest. Pay online using the New Hampshire | Online Tax Extension Payment.

Best Practices

• Estimate and pay your New Hampshire business tax by April 15, 2026 to avoid interest and penalties.
• No extension form is required—New Hampshire grants the extension automatically.
• Use the state online payment portal for fast, convenient electronic payment.
• Set a reminder to file your completed New Hampshire Fiduciaries return by October 15, 2026.

Final Thoughts

• New Hampshire’s automatic extension simplifies the process—no paperwork required. Pay any balance due by April 15, 2026 and file your return by October 15, 2026.
• Quick Reference Table
• State Abbreviation
• NH
• State Name
• New Hampshire
• Business Entity Type
• Fiduciaries
• Extension Status
• Approved Automatically
• Return Due Date
• April 15, 2026
• Extended Due Date
• October 15, 2026
• Other Information
• New Hampshire 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
• New Hampshire | Online Tax Extension Payment
• Payment Voucher Form
• Form BT-EXT | Payment Form and Application for 7-Month Extension of Time to File Business Tax Return
• State Payment Agency
• New Hampshire Department of Revenue

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Quick Reference Table

State Abbreviation	NH
State Name	New Hampshire
Business Entity Type	Fiduciaries
Extension Status	Approved Automatically
Return Due Date	April 15, 2026
Extended Due Date	October 15, 2026
Other Information	New Hampshire 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	New Hampshire | Online Tax Extension Payment
Payment Voucher Form	Form BT-EXT | Payment Form and Application for 7-Month Extension of Time to File Business Tax Return
State Payment Agency	New Hampshire Department of Revenue