What is the deadline for tax year 2020 individual income tax returns?
The State of Arizona has announced it has moved the deadline for filing and paying state individual income taxes from April 15 to May 17, 2021.
This follows the Treasury Secretary announcement that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has moved the deadline for 2020 federal individual income tax returns to May 17, 2021.
The extended deadline only includes individual returns. The extended deadline also includes Form 140PTC and Form 140ET.
What tax types does the May 17, 2021 tax extended deadline apply to?
The extended due date applies to individual tax returns and Form 140PTC and Form 140ET.
What about estimated tax payments due April 15, 2021?
Arizona’s delay in filing and paying state income taxes does not include an extension to pay estimated tax payments.
Will penalties and interest be pushed back to May 17, too?
Yes, the new deadline means taxpayers filing state tax returns or submitting payments after the previous April 15 deadline will not be assessed late filing or payment penalties and interest.
Is there any extension to make tax payments?
Yes, the Arizona Department of Revenue has moved the deadline for filing and paying state individual income taxes for the 2020 tax year from April 15 to May 17, 2021. For making electronic payments, select the day you want the payment to be withdrawn. Payments made on AZTaxes must be completed before 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time the Arizona business day prior to the due date, in order for the payment to settle the next business day.
Source: FAQ During Tax Season