April 15th Filing Deadlines

The Federal filing deadline has been extended from April 15th to July 15th. An extension can still be requested for an additional 3 months until October 15th.

This applies to corporate, partnership, individual and fiduciary income tax returns. It also includes extension of payments that are due for with either the tax return or the estimated payments.

There is no need for an extension on April 15th.

The following will apply to individual estimated tax payment due dates:

Q2 estimated payment due on June 15th, 2020
Q1 estimated payment due on July 15th, 2020
Q3 estimated payment due on September 15th, 2020
Q3 estimated payment due on January 15th, 2021

MASSACHUSETTS FILING DATES

The Massachusetts DOR also extended the state deadlines from April 15th to July 15th.

There have been changes to other filing dates:

Sales and Use: All returns due between March 20th-May 31st will now be due on June 20th. (except marijuana sales)

Room occupancy and Meals tax: No change in the due dates but penalties will be waived if the returns and/or payments are late. They must be filed by June 20th to avoid penalties. There is no waiver of interest due on late payments.