California CDTFA Announces Relief, Extensions for Filing Sales, Excise Tax Returns Due to COVID-19

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) May 1 announced relief and extensions for filing sales and use and excise tax returns due to the COVID-19 state of emergency. The announcement provides information on: 1) extended due dates for quarterly, monthly, and fiscal year annual filers reporting less than $1 million in tax; 2) procedures to request an extension to file returns or prepayments for tax liabilities of $1 million or more; 3) 60 day extensions for filing a refund claim or a tax appeal; 4) temporary closure of CDTFA field and motor carrier offices; and 5) procedures ...