Who Is Eligible For Relief Under The Coronavirus Tax Relief Notice?

Every taxpayer, whether individual, corporation, or estate, is eligible for this relief under the CARES Act and has an extension until July 15 to file taxes.

Do I Have To Actually Be Sick Or Quarantined, Or Have Any Other Impact From COVID-19, To Qualify For Payment Tax Relief?

Every taxpayer is eligible for this relief of the filing and paying of taxes until July 15.

Does The Relief Provided In The Notice Apply To The Filing Of Information Returns?

Only income tax type returns are included in the act, not information returns.

I Haven’t Filed My 2019 Income Tax Return That Would Have Been Due On April 15 Yet, But I Expect To File It By July 15. What Do I Need To Do?

You do not need to do anything other than filing your return by July 15. The extension is automatic and the taxpayer does not need to take any action to take advantage of it.

What If I’m Unable To File My 2019 Income Tax Return That Would Have Been Due On April 15 By July 15, 2020?

If you cannot file your return by July 15, then you need to file an extension. An extension is normally due by April 15 but it has also been extended to July 15. If you file your extension on or before July 15, your return will not need to be filed until October 15. However, as always, the payment for any payment that you owe is due on July 15, whether you file an extension or not.

I Already Filed My 2019 Income Tax Return That Would Have Been Due On April 15 And I Owe Taxes But Haven’t Paid Yet. What Do I Need To Do To Avoid Interest And Penalty?

As long as you pay your taxes by July 15, you automatically will not be charged any interest or penalties.

I Already Filed My 2019 Income Tax Return That Would Have Been Due On April 15 And Scheduled A Payment Of Taxes For April 15, 2020. Will This Payment Be Automatically Rescheduled To July?

A scheduled payment will not be automatically rescheduled. Any taxes you pay will be applied to the return.

Does This Relief Apply To State Tax?

This act only affects federal taxes. However, most states have extended their filing dates to comply with those of the IRS. The extension also does not apply to other types of taxes, such as sales tax.

The Notice Postpones The Deadline For First Quarter 2020 Estimated Income Tax Payments Due On April 15, 2020. What About The Second Quarter Estimated Tax Payment?

Originally, only the first quarter estimated tax payment was postponed. However, recently, the IRS issued a new notice affirming that both the first and second estimated tax payments have been extended until July 15.

If I’m On An Installment Agreement, Do I Have To Make My Monthly Payments On Time?

The IRS, under the People First Initiative, has opted to let you suspend your installment agreement payments until July 15 without any interests or late charges.

What Are The Form Numbers Of The Specific Federal Income Tax Returns Whose Filing Deadlines Have Been Postponed From April 15 To July 15 Under The Coronavirus Tax Relief Notice?

The primary forms are all of the different versions of the form 1040, as well as the corporate forms 1120 and 1120S, the form 1041, and the form 1065. Those are the primary forms, but every income tax type form is eligible.

I Am A Fiscal Year Filer. My Federal Income Tax Return For Fiscal Year 2019 Is Due On April 15, 2020. Am I, In Effect, A Taxpayer Who Is Eligible For Relief Under The Coronavirus Notice?

As long as your return is due on April 15, it does not matter whether you are a fiscal year-end or a December 31 year-end filer.

What About Businesses Or Other Entities That Have Filing Due Dates On May 15, June 15, Or Some Other Date Besides April 15? Have Their Filing And Payment Deadlines Also Been Postponed?

Unfortunately, the relief for taxpayers is not extended to filers who have another filing date. Only those whose filing date is April 15 are extended till July 15.

Does The Relief Provided In The Notice Applied To Payroll Or Excise Tax?

The relief does not apply to payroll taxes in general. However, the employer portion of the social security taxes are extended and not due until the end of 2020. Some excise taxes are also extended.

Does The Relief Provided In The Notice Apply To Estate Or Gift Taxes?

Pursuant to the most recent notices from the IRS, both estate taxes and gift taxes are now included in the extension until July 15.

Does The Relief Provided In The Notice Apply To Section 965 Installment Payments Due On April 15, 20020?

The relief applies to Section 965 payments due on April 15.

Does The Relief Provided In The Notice Apply To Estimated Payments For A Corporation Required To Make Payments Under Section 59A?

The relief applies only to the payment that is due on April 15.

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