INSTRUCTIONS: TENNESSEE APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURN (Form INC 251)

Those who require additional time to file their individual income tax return to the state of Tennessee may receive an automatic extension of up to six months by filing a form INC 251. This document can be found on the website of the government of Tennessee.

Tennessee Application For Extension Of Time To File Individual Income Tax Return INC 251 Step 1: Enter the beginning and ending dates of the taxable year you will be filing a return for.

Tennessee Application For Extension Of Time To File Individual Income Tax Return INC 251 Step 2: Enter your state account number.

Tennessee Application For Extension Of Time To File Individual Income Tax Return INC 251 Step 3: Enter your Social Security number and, if applicable, your federal employer identification number. If filing jointly with your spouse, enter their Social Security number as well.

Tennessee Application For Extension Of Time To File Individual Income Tax Return INC 251 Step 4: Enter your county and city of residence.

Tennessee Application For Extension Of Time To File Individual Income Tax Return INC 251 Step 5; Check all boxes that apply concerning your filing status, exemptions and (if a business) entity status.

Tennessee Application For Extension Of Time To File Individual Income Tax Return INC 251 Step 6: On line 1, enter the total of all dividend and interest income.

Tennessee Application For Extension Of Time To File Individual Income Tax Return INC 251 Step 7: On line 2, enter $2,500 if married and filing your taxes jointly. Enter $1,250 if married and filing separately or single.

Tennessee Application For Extension Of Time To File Individual Income Tax Return INC 251 Step 8: Subtract line 2 from line 1. Enter the resulting difference on line 3.

Tennessee Application For Extension Of Time To File Individual Income Tax Return INC 251 Step 9: Multiply line 3 by 6%. Enter the resulting sum on line 4. This is your estimated tax owed.

Tennessee Application For Extension Of Time To File Individual Income Tax Return INC 251 Step 10: Sign and date the form. Your spouse, if filing jointly, must also sign. The return must be filed by or before the statutory due date.