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News
- State Postpones Deadlines for Filing Tax Protests, Appeals, and Refund Claims Due to COVID-19
March 30, 2020 News Release
State Controller and Franchise Tax Board (FTB) Chair Betty T. Yee today announced an extension of time until July 15, 2020, for California taxpayers to complete certain time sensitive acts pertaining to state taxes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- State Postpones Tax Deadlines Until July 15 Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 18, 2020 Article
The Franchise Tax Board today announced updated special tax relief for all California taxpayers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.