Filing Deadline Updates, IRS and California FTB

Filing Deadline Updates, IRS and California FTB. The IRS has set up a “Coronavirus Tax Relief” page on their website. We expect, as additional information becomes available and formal guidance is issued, it will be accessible on that webpage.

Federal and state tax authorities have responded to the Coronavirus by announcing extensions of some tax filing deadlines for most taxpayers. At GROCO, we are monitoring these announcements and will provide updates as information becomes available and formal guidance is issued.

Directly from the California FTB website:

• COVID-19 Updates – CA Dept. of Public Health
• Governor Newsom’s March 12 Executive Order N-25-20

If you’re a taxpayer affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, review these resources for more information. Check back for updates on COVID-19 and California income taxes.

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Because of COVID-19, various tax file and pay deadlines moved to July 15, 2020.

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• State Postpones Tax Deadlines Until July 15 Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

• More time to file, pay for California taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

California Coronavirus Update

On March 12, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order announcing special tax relief for filers of 2019 California tax returns. The Executive Order states tax return filings and tax payments with deadlines from March 15 through June 15, 2020 are extended to June 15, 2020.

The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) announced the extensions of the filing and payment deadlines to June 15 includes:

• Partnerships and LLCs taxed as partnerships whose returns are due March 15
• Individual filers whose returns are due on April 15
• Quarterly estimated tax payments that are due on April 15

The FTB filing and payment extensions listed above apply to individual taxpayers and the business tax returns or payments filed with or payable to the FTB. In the FTB’s announcement of the Governor’s Executive Order, although corporate tax filings and payments were not listed, it appears the Executive Order would also apply to corporate tax filings and payments.

We expect the FTB tax filing and tax payment updates will be displayed prominently on the main page of the FTB’s website. Taxpayers can also find the FTB’s March 13 announcement of the Executive Order is also on their website.

In addition to the FTB filings and tax payment extensions, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) may be assisting many businesses and some individuals who file returns and reports and remit tax payments to the CDTFA. Sales and use taxes are among the various filings and payments made with the CDTFA. The CDTFA’s website indicates the Governor’s Executive Order authorizes it to assist individuals and businesses impacted by the Coronavirus. Such assistance “includes granting extensions for filing returns and making payments, relief from interest and penalties, and filing a claim for refund.” Taxpayers may request assistance by contacting the CDTFA by phone, email or through the online services on their website.

We are also monitoring the tax deadline extension possibilities in other states outside of California. GROCO will update this communication when tax authorities provide additional information and when formal guidance is issued. Please contact your GROCO tax advisor with any questions.

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