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State Extension Guide
Each state has its own rules about handling extensions. This guide is designed to help you understand the rules for your state and where to pay to get an extension (if Brass Taxes could not file or set up the payment for you!)
Updated 6 days ago
An extension to file is not an extension to pay. For most states, they require you to make a payment in order for the extension to be valid. When it doubt, if you think you'll owe and haven't set up payment already (like with us), you should submit a payment if you can!
Here's where you can learn more about your state and pay or request an extension.
STATE: A quick TL;DR of their rules
The first link is where you can request an extension or make a payment with that state.
The second link is information directly from the state if you want to read their rules with the whole context!
ALABAMA: The state has an automatic extension of time to file. No extension form (paper or electronic) is required.
ALASKA: NO STATE TAX RETURN
ARIZONA: Individuals filing under a federal extension, or making an Arizona extension payment electronically, do not need to file Arizona Form 204.
ARKANSAS: The State of Arkansas will honor an accepted Federal extension.
CALIFORNIA: You must make a proper estimate of your tax for the year. If you do not make a proper estimate of your tax, you will be treated as not having filed a valid request for an extension.
COLORADO: The state has an automatic six-month extension of time to file. There is no form to fill out in order to take advantage of the extension.
CONNECTICUT: If you are unable to file a timely Connecticut income tax return, use Form CT-1040 EXT, Application for Extension of Time to File. If no taxes are owed, CT will honor the Federal extension.
DELAWARE: Extensions are required. You can file an extension online, pay through your account, or make a payment as a guest.
FLORIDA: NO STATE TAX RETURN
GEORGIA: You do not need to request an extension to file your Georgia return if you receive a Federal extension.
HAWAII: No extension needed if the taxpayer is due a refund, or The taxpayer pays the properly estimated tax amount owed by April 21, 2025. If taxes are owed, you must submit a payment.
IDAHO: If you don’t need to make a payment, you don’t have to send us Form 51 or Form 41ES. If taxes are owed, a payment must be made.
ILLINOIS: If you receive a federal extension, you are automatically allowed that extension for Illinois.
INDIANA: Taxpayers who cannot file their Indiana individual income tax return by the due date can electronically request an extension of time to file from the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR).
IOWA: If at least 90% of your total tax liability is paid by April 30, 2025, you will automatically have until October 2025 to file your return timely. If taxes are owed, a payment must be made for the extension.
KANSAS: If you file Form 4868 with the IRS requesting an automatic extension of time to file your federal tax return, you will automatically receive an extension of time to file your Kansas return.
KENTUCKY: A taxpayer may obtain an extension of time for filing a Kentucky income tax return by means of either a federal extension or a Kentucky extension.
LOUISIANA: No paper or electronic extension form needs to be filed to obtain the automatic filing extension.
MAINE: If you are unable to file your return by the original due date, Maine will allow an automatic six-month extension of time in which to file your return.
MARYLAND: If no tax is due and you requested a federal extension, you do not need to file Form PV or take any other action to obtain an automatic six-month extension. If no tax is due and you did not request a federal extension, file your Maryland state extension online or by phone at 410-260-7829.
MASSACHUSETTS: There are no zero extensions, a payment must be made in order to file an extension. Generally, you automatically get a 6-month extension to file your Massachusetts income tax return as long as you've paid at least 80% of the total amount of tax due.
MICHIGAN: To request more time to file your Michigan tax return, send a payment of your remaining estimated tax to the Treasury with a copy of your federal extension (U.S. Form 4868) on or before the original due date of your return.
MINNESOTA: You automatically have until October 15 to file before we charge a late filing penalty. Do not request an extension to file. To avoid other penalties and interest, you must pay any tax owed by the due date and file your return by October 15.
MISSISSIPPI: Anyone who requests an extension of time to file has until October 15, 2025, to file the return.
MISSOURI: If you have an approved federal extension and do not expect to owe additional income tax you are not required to file an extension. If you owe, a payment must be made.
MONTANA: Taxpayers receive an automatic six-month extension to file their individual income tax returns.
NEBRASKA: This form is not necessary if a federal extension has been filed and you are not making a payment. If taxes are owed, a payment must be made.
NEVADA: NO STATE TAX RETURN
NEW HAMPSHIRE: NO STATE TAX RETURN
NEW JERSEY: You Must Pay At Least 80% of Your Tax Liability to receive an extension.
NEW MEXICO: If you have obtained a Federal Automatic Extension, you do not need to submit an Application for Extension of Time to File.
NEW YORK: If you apply for an extension and owe tax, you must make your extension payment by the due date. You can make your payment directly on our website.
NORTH CAROLINA: A taxpayer who is granted an automatic extension to file a federal income tax return will be granted an automatic extension to file the corresponding North Carolina income tax return.
NORTH DAKOTA: Extensions that are granted for federal returns are also recognized for North Dakota returns.
OHIO: Ohio does not have an extension request form, but honors the IRS extension.
OKLAHOMA: You only need to apply for additional time to file your income tax return when you owe additional Oklahoma income tax or do not have a Federal extension.
OREGON: Oregon recognizes your federal extension. If you requested a federal extension, you DO NOT need to request an Oregon extension.
PENNSYLVANIA: If a taxpayer owes income tax with a PA tax return, he/she must pay the tax liability and request an extension of time to file.
RHODE ISLAND: If a taxpayer is unable to file a return by the due date, a proper extension must be filed. The Rhode Island extension form need not be filed if you are not required to make payment
SOUTH CAROLINA: If you don’t owe additional taxes and are requesting an extension from the IRS, you do not need to request an extension from SCDOR.
SOUTH DAKOTA: NO STATE TAX RETURN
TENNESSEE: NO STATE TAX RETURN
TEXAS: NO STATE TAX RETURN
UTAH: You get an automatic extension of up to six months to file your return. You do not need to file an extension form, but we will assess penalties if you have not met the prepayment requirements.
VERMONT: Taxpayers may file online through myVTax or submit Form IN-151, Application for Extension of Time to File Form IN-111, by the April due date.
VIRGINIA: Virginia allows an automatic 6-month extension to file your return. No application is required. You still need to pay any taxes owed on time to avoid additional penalties and interest.
WASHINGTON: NO STATE TAX RETURN
WEST VIRGINIA: A request for an extension to file must also be submitted by April 15, 2025.
WISCONSIN: If you have an extension for filing your federal return, this automatically gives you a 6-month Wisconsin extension.
WYOMING: NO STATE TAX RETURN
WASHINGTON DC: You must file the first 6-month extension by the April 15 deadline.