
Our other articles in this series:
- All About Economic Stimulus Payments Under the CARES Act
- How the 2019 Coronavirus Relief Bill Helps Individuals (CARES Act)
- How the 2019 Coronavirus Relief Bill Helps Businesses (CARES Act)
In response to the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic crisis, the IRS (Department of Treasury) and the State of California extended several deadlines.
- Tax filings: the April 15, 2020 tax filing deadline is extended 3 months to July 15, 2020 to file and pay balances due for both business and individual returns.
- First quarter estimated taxes: the first estimated tax payment for 2020, also originally due on April 15, was extended to July 15, 2020.
- Second quarter estimated taxes: deadline extended from June 15 to July 15.
- HSA and IRA contribution deadlines: these have also been extended from April 15 to July 15, 2020.
- Making payments: payments can be made by check with vouchers (Federal Form 1040V and FTB 3582) by the new due dates, or we would recommend paying online as it is safer and you will have immediate confirmation. To make online payments go to the following websites:
Resources and more information
IRS: read more details in the IRS filing and payment deadlines questions and answers.
California: California Franchise Tax Board’s filing and payment deadlines.
As always, if you have any questions please contact us.