INSTRUCTIONS: NEW YORK REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE (FOR FRANCHISE/BUSINESS TAXES, MTA SURCHARGE, OR BOTH) (Form CT-5.1)

Business organizations which need more to time to file their corporate tax returns or MTA surcharge forms in New York may file a form CT-5.1. This document is available on the website of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.

New York Request For Additional Extension Of Time to File (For Franchise/Business Taxes, MTA Surcharge, Or Both) CT-5.1 Step 1: Enter the beginning and ending dates of the tax period in question at the top right hand corner where indicated.

New York Request For Additional Extension Of Time to File (For Franchise/Business Taxes, MTA Surcharge, Or Both) CT-5.1 Step 2: Enter your employer identification number, file number and business telephone number where indicated.

New York Request For Additional Extension Of Time to File (For Franchise/Business Taxes, MTA Surcharge, Or Both) CT-5.1 Step 3: Enter the legal name of your corporation and your trade name where indicated. Enter your mailing address, including your mailing name if different from your business name.

New York Request For Additional Extension Of Time to File (For Franchise/Business Taxes, MTA Surcharge, Or Both) CT-5.1 Step 4: Give the date and state or country of your incorporation. If a foreign business, enter the date you began business in New York state.

New York Request For Additional Extension Of Time to File (For Franchise/Business Taxes, MTA Surcharge, Or Both) CT-5.1 Step 5: The next section concerns the type of returns you are seeking a return on. These include both the corporate tax forms and the MTA surcharge forms. Place a check mark next to all forms which are applicable to your case.

New York Request For Additional Extension Of Time to File (For Franchise/Business Taxes, MTA Surcharge, Or Both) CT-5.1 Step 6: Provide a detailed, written explanation of why you require more time to file these forms.

New York Request For Additional Extension Of Time to File (For Franchise/Business Taxes, MTA Surcharge, Or Both) CT-5.1 Step 7: Print and sign your name, along with the date, contact information and your job title. Any paid preparer must provide all information about themselves requested.