Due to the current health crisis, the deadlines to FILE and PAY California state and federal taxes have been extended until July 15, 2020.

For details, check the IRS Coronavirus page and the news release from the California Franchise Tax Board.

Do I have to do anything to get this extension?

Nope. The extension is automatic.

What about my tax refund?

Both the state and the IRS are processing refunds. The sooner you file your taxes, the sooner your refund will be processed.

Federal Taxes

How do I file?

The IRS recommends filing online, but you can mail in paper tax forms, though paper returns may take several weeks longer to process.

Where can I get forms?

Printable forms and instructions for individuals and families, businesses, nonprofits and more are available online. (As of June 30, 2020, the IRS is not mailing out paper forms.)

A limited number of paper forms are also available at the Book Shrine in front of the Harrison Memorial Library, at the corner of Lincoln Street and Ocean Avenue.

California State Taxes

How do I file?

You can file online (and it’s free if you file directly with the FTB), which is the quickest way to get your return processed. You can also mail in paper forms, though it may take several weeks longer for your return to be processed.

Where do I get forms?

You can get printable forms and instructions online. You can also get paper forms mailed to you by putting in a request online or over the phone. (As of June 30, 2020, the FTB was mailing out paper forms.)

A limited number of paper forms are also available at the Book Shrine in front of the Harrison Memorial Library, at the corner of Lincoln Street and Ocean Avenue.