Question 1

What do taxpapers need to do if they want to take advantage of relief from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration?

Accepted Answer

Interested taxpayers should contact CDTFA by visiting cdtfa.ca.gov or calling 800-400-7115.

Question 2

When will taxpapers start on these payment plans?

Accepted Answer

Given that the April deadline to file and pay sales and use tax returns has been extended to late July for all but the largest taxpayers, CDTFA expects that most participating taxpayers will begin their payment arrangements in late July of this year.

Question 3

How will the payment plans work?

Accepted Answer

Qualifying sales and use taxpayers with deferred liabilities up to $50,000 will pay their tax due in 12 equal monthly installments. No interest or penalties will be assessed against the liability.

Question 4

Is this only for tax payments due fo the 1st quarter of 2020?

Accepted Answer

If taxpayers choose to use this program to distribute the burden of their May or June prepayments or their July return, CDTFA will work to accommodate those taxpayers.

Question 5

What if taxpapers owe more than the $50,000 limit on the relief?"

Accepted Answer

The maximum amount that any taxpayer can defer interest-free under this relief effort is $50,000.

Question 6

Is the deadline for filing California tax returns extended?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All California taxpayers (individuals and businesses) can file and pay by July 15, 2020. See information from the CA Franchise Tax Board for more information.

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What do taxpapers need to do if they want to take advantage of relief from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration?

When will taxpapers start on these payment plans?

How will the payment plans work?

Is this only for tax payments due fo the 1st quarter of 2020?

What if taxpapers owe more than the $50,000 limit on the relief?"

Is the deadline for filing California tax returns extended?

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