TaxGuyBill
Level 15

Regulation §6031(a)-1(a)(3)(i) gives the rule that no return is necessary if it has no income, deductions or credits.

An extension doesn't change that rule, but I doubt if you'll find a legal authority that states that in a point-blank manner.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/26/1.6031(a)-1