Treasury Secretary Mnuchin announced today that individual taxpayers will now get a 90 day extension of time (through what Excel tells me is Tuesday, July 14, 2020) to pay 2019 income taxes, up to $1 million owed. Corporate filers will get the same period of time to pay up to $10 million in taxes owed. During the period of time from April through July 14, taxpayers will not be subject to additional interest and penalties on amounts due for 2019. Individuals and businesses will still have to file their income tax returns by April 15, unless they file a request for extension. As usual, if taxpayers are getting a refund, they may not want to extend the deadline to file their income taxes. Secretary Mnuchin said that the delay will free $300 billion of liquidity in the economy.
The Oregon Department of Revenue earlier stated that it will automatically connect to the extended filing and payment dates for individuals. The IRS has not yet ruled on whether it will extend the deadline for 2020 first quarter estimated tax payments. This extension is in addition to the proposed $850 billion stimulus package that is before the Senate.
For more information, see Bloomburg’s article on this.
Valerie Sasaki specializes in jurisdictional tax consulting, working closely with Fortune 50 companies involved in audits before the Oregon or Washington Departments of Revenue. She also works with business owners on tax, business, and estate planning issues in Oregon or Southwest Washington.
