California to conform to IRS October 16 deadline extension

The Governor’s office announced on March 2, 2023 that California is aligning with the recent announcement by the IRS and extending the tax filing deadline for Californians impacted by December and January winter storms to October 16, 2023. The state tax filing deadline will be automatically extended for taxpayers located in all California counties except the following:

  • Lassen
  • Modoc
  • Shasta

This relief applies to deadlines falling on or after January 8, 2023, and before October 16, 2023, including:

  • Individuals whose tax returns and payments were due on April 18, 2023
  • Quarterly estimated tax payments that were due January 17, 2023, April 18, 2023, June 15, 2023, and September 15, 2023
  • Business entities whose tax returns are normally due on March 15 and April 18
  • PTE Elective Tax payments due on June 15, 2023
  • Note that while the extension applies to payroll tax returns, it does not apply to employment and excise tax deposits.

If you have any questions about whether this applies to you, don’t hesitate to reach out.

San Jose: (408) 252-1800
Watsonville: (831) 726-8500

Governor’s Full Press Release
Full IRS Statement