New York, New Jersey Lead Next Round of State Tax Extensions (3)

New York, after some internal debate, extended its state income tax deadline administratively. New Jersey did likewise Friday afternoon. Virginia, Massachusetts, California, Georgia, Tennessee, and Arkansas are also among the latest cluster of states matching the IRS’ extended date. Here’s the latest on shifting state tax guidelines, deadlines, and policy amid the second delayed tax season in a row. Here’s a state-by-state roadmap.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and state legislative leaders said Friday that individual taxpayers have an additional month, until May 17, to file tax returns.

“Our hope is that the extension gives taxpayers with difficult circumstances, ...