Tennessee Business State Tax Extension I LLCs / Partnerships Filing Guide

FAE173 | Application for Extension of Time to File Franchise and Excise Tax Return  ·  LLCs / Partnerships  ·  Business Filing Guide

• Tennessee LLCs and partnerships are subject to state tax filing requirements, administered by the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Tennessee grants an automatic extension tied to an approved IRS extension, making the process simple for businesses that have already filed IRS Form 7004.
• Extension Period & Extended Deadline
• Tennessee 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 Tennessee extended deadline becomes November 15, 2026. No separate state extension form is required—the federal extension serves as your Tennessee extension.

Use the Tennessee Online Tax Extension Payment to pay electronically. For mail-in payments, use FAE173 | Application for Extension of Time to File Franchise and Excise Tax Return and send to: Tennessee Department of Revenue Andrew Jackson State Office Building 500 Deaderick Street Nashville, TN 37242

• File IRS Form 7004 with the IRS to secure your federal extension, which Tennessee automatically honors.
• Use the state online payment portal for fast, convenient electronic payment.
• Set a reminder to file your completed Tennessee LLCs / Partnerships return by November 15, 2026.

• Tennessee’s business tax extension is straightforward once your federal extension is approved. Pay any balance due on time and file your LLCs / Partnerships return by November 15, 2026.
• Quick Reference Table
• State Abbreviation
• TN
• State Name
• Tennessee
• Business Entity Type
• LLCs / Partnerships
• Extension Status
• Approved with Federal
• Extended Due Date
• November 15, 2026
• Other Information
• Tennessee grants your business an automatic 7-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
• Tennessee Online Tax Extension Payment
• Payment Voucher Form
• FAE173 | Application for Extension of Time to File Franchise and Excise Tax Return
• State Payment Agency
• Tennessee Department of Revenue
• Mailing Address with Payment
• Tennessee Department of Revenue Andrew Jackson State Office Building 500 Deaderick Street Nashville, TN 37242

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