If a taxpayer cannot file by the return due date, he or she must file for an extension regardless if the taxpayer owes additional tax, is due a refund, or is breaking even. If a federal extension is filed, the extension automatically applies for Indiana, plus an additional 30 days (November 14).
A tax-payer may file Form IT-9 with or without payment to request an extension of time to file to November 14.
To avoid a late-payment penalty, taxpayers must pay at least 90% of the amount expected to owe by the return due date, file by November 14, and pay any remaining balance due then. Interest is due on all amounts paid after the return original due date.
To access the Indiana Form IT-9, from the main menu of the Indiana state return select
- Miscellaneous Forms
- IN IT-9 (Application for Extension of Time to File)
Note: Electronic filing is not supported for the state extension payment. The federal extension payment may be sent electronically, however the state extension payment will have to be mailed.
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