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Treasury Regulations · 26 CFR

§ 54.6081-1. Automatic extension of time for filing returns for certain excise taxes under Chapter 43.

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Regulation under 26 U.S.C. § 6081

Cite as 26 CFR § 54.6081-1

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Status
In the current eCFR
Issued
June 24, 2011 by T.D. 9531
Issued under
26 U.S.C. § 6081
Length
361 words · about 2 min to read
Cross-references
cites 1 Code section and 1 regulation; cited by 0
(a) In general. An employer, other person or health plan that is required to file a return on Form 8928, “Return of Certain Excise Taxes Under Chapter 43 of the Internal Revenue Code,” will be allowed an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the return after the date prescribed for filing the return if the employer, other person or health plan files an application under this section in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section.
(b) Requirements. To satisfy this paragraph (b), an employer, other person or health plan must—
(1) Submit a complete application on Form 7004, “Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns,” or in any other manner prescribed by the Commissioner;
(2) File the application on or before the date prescribed for filing the return with the Internal Revenue Service office designated in the application's instructions; and
(3) Remit the amount of the properly estimated unpaid tax liability on or before the date prescribed for payment.
(c) No extension of time for the payment of tax. An automatic extension of time for filing a return granted under paragraph (a) of this section will not extend the time for payment of any tax due on such return.
(d) Termination of automatic extension. The Commissioner may terminate an automatic extension at any time by mailing to the employer, other person, or health plan a notice of termination at least 10 days prior to the termination date designated in such notice. The Commissioner must mail the notice of termination to the address shown on the Form 7004 or to the estate or trust's last known address. For further guidance regarding the definition of last known address, see § 301.6212-2 of this chapter.
(e) Penalties. See section 6651 for failure to file a pension excise tax return or failure to pay the amount shown as tax on the return.
(f) Effective/applicability date. This section is applicable for applications for an automatic extension of time to file a return due under chapter 43, filed on or after June 24, 2011.

[T.D. 9531, 76 FR 36999, June 24, 2011]

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  1. Issued by T.D. 9531 (76 FR 36999)

Where it sits in 26 CFR

  1. Subchapter D Miscellaneous excise taxes
  2. Part 54 Pension excise taxes

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