An Overview of Maine State Business Income Tax Extension Forms
- Updated Feb 27, 2021 - 8.00 AM by Admin, ExpressExtensionTable of content
Does Maine support tax extension for business tax returns?
Yes. The state of Maine provides the automatic extension of time to file business income tax returns with the state, if the businesses have filed the federal extension Form 7004 and it is approved by the IRS.
What Form does the state of Maine require to apply for
an extension?
There is no state-specific form to request an extension. Businesses can file a federal Form 7004 to obtain an extension with the state of Maine.
Note: Businesses must pay any tax owed by the original due date of the tax return to obtain the extension.
When is the deadline to file a business tax return with Maine?
For Corporations
C-Corporations in Maine must file their Form 1120ME within the 15th day of the 4th month after the end of their accounting period.
For Pass-Through Entity
Pass-Through Entities (S-Corporation / Partnerships) in Maine must file their Form 941P-ME within the 15th day of the 3rd month after the end of their accounting period.
For Fiduciaries
Fiduciaries in Maine must file their Form 1041ME within the 15th day of the 4th month after the end of their accounting period.
How do I pay my balance due to the state of Maine with
my extension?
You can choose to pay your balance due along with your return by using any one of the following options:
- Electronic Funds Transfer - ACH Credit / Debit Method
- Maine EZ Pay - Visit https://portal.maine.gov/ezpay/welcome
- Online payment or Wire Transfer
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When paying with check or money order, include the following payment voucher:
- C-Corporation - Use payment voucher
Form 1120EXT-ME - Pass-Through Entity - Use Payment voucher
Form 901ES-ME - Fiduciary - Use Payment voucher Form 1041ES-ME
- C-Corporation - Use payment voucher
Where should I mail my payment and voucher for Maine
Business Taxes?
Mail your C-Corporation payment and Voucher
Form 1120EXT-ME to:
P.O. Box 9101,
Augusta, ME 04332-9101.
Mail your Pass-Through Entity return and payment Voucher
Form 901ES-ME to:
P.O. Box 1065,
Augusta, ME 04332-1065.
Mail your Pass-Through Entity return without payment to:
P.O. Box 1064,
Augusta, ME 04332-1064.
Mail your Fiduciary payment and Voucher Form 1041ES-ME to:
P.O. Box 9101,
Augusta, ME 04332-9101.