New Due Dates for Tax Returns/Changes to Extension Deadlines
Beginning with tax year 2016 returns due in 2017, a number of filing deadlines have changed. The primary purpose of the changes is to facilitate a more logical flow of information so that, for example, fewer people and organizations are stuck waiting on K1s from some of their business concerns before they can file other returns. In addition, extension times have been increased for several returns.
A summary of the changes appears in the table below
1 “Filer” refers to entities taxed under the category, as well as those organized under the category.
2 Additional rules apply for corporations with fiscal years ending June 30. Also, beginning in 2016, all C Corp extensions will be 6 months.
In addition, extensions for the following forms may be extended to up to 6 months:
- 990 (organizations exempt from income tax)
- 4720 (private foundation excise tax return)
- 5227 (split-interest trust)
- 6069 (excise tax on excess contributions to black lung benefit trust)
- 8870 (information return for transfers associated with certain personal benefit contracts)
- 3520-A (information return of foreign trust with US owner)
The Bottom Line
In the long run, the deadline changes should make filing tax returns easier on everyone. In the short run, there will be some confusion and some filers whose deadlines have been made earlier may initially have trouble assembling the required documentation. The AKM team will be proactive in reminding you about the deadline changes and the need to assemble materials. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact your AKM CPA.