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State Personal Income Tax Extension

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  • Individuals should file Form INC-251 to Request an Extension to File individual income tax return
    Form 250.
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An Overview of Tennessee State Personal Income Tax Extension

- Updated March 30, 2023 - 8.00 AM by Admin, ExpressExtension

Table of content

1. Does Tennessee support tax extension for personal income
tax returns?

2. What Form does the state require to file an extension?

3. Deadline to file an extension with the Tennessee State

4. How do I pay my balance due to the state of Tennessee?

5. Mailing Address for filing Extension with the State

Does Tennessee support tax extension for personal income
tax returns?

Yes. Tennessee requires a separate tax extension Form to be filed with the state department apart from the federal tax extension Form 4868.

What Form does the state of Tennessee require to apply for
an extension?

Individuals in Tennessee need to file Form INC-251 to obtain a 6-month extension of time to file their personal income tax return with the state.

  • Form INC-251 - Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Individual Tax Returns

When is the deadline to file Form INC-251 with the state
of Tennessee?

Tennessee State individual tax extension Form INC-251 must be filed on or before the 17th day of the 5th month after the tax year ends (May 17 for calendar year filers).

How do I pay my balance due along with the extension Form?

If you owe Tennessee state taxes, you must pay your tax due by the regular due date, or you will be charged with penalties and interest.

To avoid payment delays and for proper application of payment, you can use Tennessee Payment Voucher Form INC-253 to submit payments.

You can also pay tax due online or mail your Form using https://www.tn.gov/revenue/taxes/hall-income-tax.html

Mailing Address for filing Extension with
the State

Where do I mail the extension
Form INC-251?

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Tennessee Department of Revenue,
Andrew Jackson State Office Building,
500 Deaderick Street,
Nashville, TN 37242.

Where do I mail the Payment
Form INC-253?

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Tennessee Department of Revenue,
Andrew Jackson State Office Building,
500 Deaderick Street,
Nashville, Tennessee 37242.