In addition to US federal taxes, businesses must file and pay the franchise tax on general business corporations if:
When considering the last 2 bullets above, an LLC or LLP that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes will be treated as a partnership for New York State tax purposes. Corporations engaged in a unitary business with another corporation(s) should see Form CT-3-A-I, page 4, “Who must file a combined return” for information concerning the combined return filing requirements.
Calculating the tax:
Highest tax based on:
Tax Credits
Paying Estimated Tax
If your corporation reasonably expects to owe more than $1,000 in franchise tax after credits, you must file estimated tax forms (Form CT-400, Estimated Tax for Corporations) and make quarterly payments of all estimated tax due. Most general business corporations are mandated to e-file the estimated tax.
When to File your Tax Return
How to File and Pay
If you cannot meet the filing deadline
If you cannot meet the filing deadline, you may request a six-month extension of time by filing Form CT-5, Request for Six-Month Extension to File, and paying your properly estimated franchise tax and MTA surcharge on or before the due date of the return. Most general business corporations are mandated to e-file the extension.
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