New Hampshire Tax Extensions: Business, Personal, Information and Nonprofit Tax Returns

How do I get my extension of time for my state New Hampshire ?

If you pay 100% of the Business Enterprise Tax and Business Profits Tax determined to be due, by the due date of the tax you will be granted an automatic 7-month extension to file your New Hampshire returns WITHOUT filing this form.

If you meet this requirement, you may file your New Hampshire Business Enterprise Tax and Business Profits Tax return up to 7 months beyond the original due date. Note that an extension of time to file your return is not an extension of time to pay the tax.

Who must file?

If you need to make an additional payment in order to have paid 100% of the tax determined to be due, you may e-file your payment, submit this form with payment or make an electronic payment by the original due date in order to be granted an extension of time to file your return. Do not file if the total due is zero.

How to e-file my return?

Make 100% of your tax payment online and you will not have to file this form. Access state web site at www.nh.gov/revenue. RSA 21-J:3, XXI requires taxpayers who had a tax liability in the prior tax year of $100,000 or more to remit payment electronically.

Pursuant to RSA 21-J:33, III, in the case of any failure to comply with the electronic payment requirements under RSA 21-J:3, XXI; a penalty shall be added to the amount of tax due equal to 5 percent of the amount of such tax not to exceed $5,000. This penalty is in addition to any other penalty that may be applicable and shall be assessed, collected, and paid in the same manner as taxes.

The penalty in this paragraph shall not apply if failure to pay electronically was due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect of the taxpayer.

When to File?

This form must be postmarked on or before the original due date of the return. Electronic payments must be made before midnight of the due date of the return.

Where to File?

NH DRA (New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration),
PO Box 637,
Concord,
NH 03302-0637

Can you tell me about the reasons for denial of Extension?

Applications for extension will be denied for reasons such as, but not limited to, the application was postmarked after the due date or the payment for 100% of the balance due shown on Line 5 did not accompany this application or was not received electronically by the due date of the return.

Where to contact for more help?

Call (603) 230-5920 for taxpayer assistance. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communications in programs and services of the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration are invited to make their needs and preferences known.

Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may call TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735- 2964.

Why should I use ExpressExtension?

ExpressExtension has an experienced and competent team to meet all your individual and business tax solutions. We provide a complete and easy solution to all your tax needs.

How do I get automatic extension of time to file my state income tax ?

If you have paid 100% of the tax determined to be due by the due date of the tax you will be granted an automatic 7-month extension to file your New Hampshire Interest and Dividends Tax return WITHOUT filing this form or a copy of your federal extension. The fastest way to make your 100% extension payment is to file on-line by accessing our website at www.nh.gov/revenue.

If you meet this requirement, you may file your New Hampshire Interest and Dividends Tax return up to 7 months beyond the original due date and you will not be subject to the late filing penalty.

Note that an extension of time to file your return is not an extension of time to pay the tax.

Who must file?

If you need to make an additional payment in order to have paid 100% of the tax determined to be due by the due date of the tax, then you must complete this form and submit with payment to be granted an extension of time to file your New Hampshire Interest and Dividends Tax return. You may also make your payment electronically by accessing our web site at www.nh.gov/revenue. . Do not file this form if Net Balance Due is zero.

RECOGNITION OF CIVIL UNION AS MARRIAGE

Effective January 1, 2010 the NH laws were modified to allow civil unions to be recognized as a marriage solemnized pursuant to RSA 457. Two persons who are parties to a civil union established pursuant to RSA 457-A that has not been dissolved or annulled by the parties or merged into a marriage by January 1, 2011 shall be deemed to be married under RSA 457 on January 1, 2011 and such civil union shall be merged into such marriage by operation of law on January 1, 2011.

When to File ?

This form must be postmarked on or before the original due date of the return. Electronic payments must be received before midnight on the due date of the return.

Where to File?

NH DRA
PO Box 2072
Concord, NH 03302-2072

What could be the reasons for denial of extension?

Applications for extensions will be rejected for reasons such as, but not limited to, the application was postmarked after the due date for filing the return, the payment for the balance due shown on Line 3 did not accompany this application, or the payment was not made electronically before midnight on the due date of the return.

Where to contact for more help?

Call (603) 230-5920 for taxpayer assistance. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communications in programs and services of the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration are invited to make their needs and preferences known.

Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may call TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735- 2964.

Why should I use ExpressExtension?

ExpressExtension has an experienced and competent team to meet all your individual and business tax solutions. We provide a complete and easy solution to all your tax needs.