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You Now Have Until July 15 To File Your California And Federal Tax Returns
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Here's one less thing to worry about as we all hunker down at home working together to try to stem the spread of COVID-19 we have more time to file your federal tax return, so tax season is now fully extended into the summer for California residents.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced on Twitter that President Trump directed him to move the federal income tax filing deadline from April 15 to July 15.
"All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties," he said.
California's Franchise Tax Board had announced Wednesday that it was postponing its deadline to July 15.
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Mnuchin urged anyone who might have a refund coming their way to file now to get their money sooner.
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