DC, MD, and VA updated as of 01/22/21. Federal updated as of 12/05/20.
Federal
The IRS does have free resources available to help you file your taxes.
Visit here for more information regarding the IRS response to COVID-19.
- FEDERAL ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENT REGISTRATION
- The IRS is committed to helping you get your Economic Impact Payment as soon as possible. The payments, also referred to, by some, as stimulus payments, are automatic for most taxpayers. No further action is needed by taxpayers who filed tax returns in 2018 and 2019 and most seniors and retirees.
- For Non-Filers: If you were not required and did not file a 2018 or 2019 federal income tax return because you had no income or your gross income was under $12,200 ($24,400 for married couples), you can now use the IRS Non-Filers: Enter Your Info Here tool or any IRS Free File company to register for Economic Impact Payments.
- Visit the IRS Information Center for more information on Economic Impact Payments and eligibility.
- NOTE: Please be on the lookout for scams that may masquerade as the IRS to target you for your personal information.
- FEDERAL TAX FILING & PAYMENT DEADLINE: July 15, 2020, no application required.
- IRS Free File Companies: If your 2019 adjusted gross income was $69,000 or less, you may find one or more Free File Online options for you. Review each company’s offer to make sure you qualify for a free federal return. Some companies offer free state tax returns; others may charge a fee.
- NOTE: In response to the national emergency and to protect our employees, America’s taxpayers, communities and our partners, the IRS has temporarily closed all Taxpayer Assistance Centers and discontinued face-to-face service throughout the country until further notice. The IRS is continuing to process tax returns, issue refunds and help taxpayers to the greatest extent possible. Click here for more info on taxpayer assistance center closures.
- FAQs & Updates (Visit FAQs for more information)
- Payment Guidelines & Compliance: (3/25/20) To help people facing the challenges of COVID-19 issues, the Internal Revenue Service announced today the People First Initiative, a sweeping series of steps to assist taxpayers by providing relief on a variety of issues including:
- Existing Installment Agreements
- New Installment Agreements
- Offers in Compromise
- Delinquent Returns and Non-Filers
- Field Collection & Automated Liens/Levies
- EITC and Wage Verification Process
- Appeals
- Statutes of Limitations
- Paid Leave: (3/20/20) Treasury, IRS and Labor announce plan to implement Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses to swiftly recover the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave.
- HDHPs and HSAs: (3/11/20) The Internal Revenue Service today advised that high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) can pay for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)-related testing and treatment, without jeopardizing their status. This also means that an individual with an HDHP that covers these costs may continue to contribute to a health savings account (HSA).
- Payment Guidelines & Compliance: (3/25/20) To help people facing the challenges of COVID-19 issues, the Internal Revenue Service announced today the People First Initiative, a sweeping series of steps to assist taxpayers by providing relief on a variety of issues including:
District of Columbia
- The DC Office of Tax and Revenue mailed real property tax bills for the 2020 second half tax year on August 11th to District property owners. Payments are due Tuesday, September 15.
- The Office of Tax and Revenue has closed all of its walk-in centers. There will be no in-person transactions. Taxpayers are encouraged to use OTR’s online portal, MyTax.DC.gov, for their tax matters.
- The District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) urges taxpayers to beware of scams involving the new federal economic impact payments. The IRS is seeing phone calls, text messages, and e-mails that criminals are using to phish for information from individual taxpayers as well as tax preparers.Taxpayers are reminded that scammers may:
- Emphasize the words “Stimulus Check” or “Stimulus Payment.”
- Ask the taxpayer to sign over their economic impact payment check to them.
- Ask by phone, email, text or social media for verification of personal and/or banking information saying that the information is needed to receive or speed up their economic impact payment
- Suggest that they can get a tax refund or economic impact payment faster by working on the taxpayer’s behalf.
- Mail the taxpayer a bogus check, perhaps in an odd amount, then tell the taxpayer to call a number or verify information online in order to cash it
- The criminals use the information they gather to raid taxpayer’s bank accounts or for other illegal purposes, such as identity theft or filing fraudulent tax returns. It is important to remember that government agencies, including the IRS and OTR, will not call, text, or email to request information about the federal payments.
- Real Property Tax Penalty and Interest Waiver Form found here: https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/node/1470836
For information on Emergency Income and Franchise Tax Nexus, see the following: https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/release/otr-tax-notice-2020-05-covid-19-emergency-income-and-franchise-tax-nexus
Maryland
All information obtained from https://www.marylandtaxes.gov/covid/
- April 15, 2021 is the update deadline for the following Maryland taxes:
- Corporate and Pass-Through Entity Income Tax Filings and Payments
- Sales and Use Tax
- Withholding Tax
- Admissions and Amusement Tax
- Alcohol Taxes
- Tobacco Tax
- Motor Fuel Taxes
- Tire Recycling Fees
- Bay Restoration Fees
- Individual and Fiduciary Declaration of Estimated Income Tax Filings and Payments
- Individuals may need to consult other Maryland agencies regarding the deadlines for other tax filings, e.g., unemployment insurance, personal property
- For specifics regarding estate tax returns, collection efforts, and extensions for other business taxes (sale and use, withholding, admissions and amusement, alcohol, tobacco, motor carrier and fuel, tire recycling and Bay restoration, unclaimed property) please visit https://www.marylandtaxes.gov/schedule/covid.php
- Of note, the above information applies only to those filing taxes under the authority of the Comptroller. Taxpayers should consult other state agencies regarding possible extensions for other tax filings, such as personal property or unemployment insurance.
- Please visit marylandtaxes.gov/covid/ for “Withholding Requirements for Teleworking Employees” and the payment process for MD’s Essential Personnel Childcare Program
A thorough list of FAQs pertaining to COVID-19 and taxes is available at https://www.marylandtaxes.gov/covid/
Virginia
All information obtained from https://www.tax.virginia.gov/news/coronavirus-updates
- There have been reports of increased activities from scammers exploiting the lack of stability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Be wary of unsolicited calls, texts, and email phishing attempts about the coronavirus, or COVID-19
- Cashier’s offices are currently closed, and cash payments are not currently accepted. Payment options are available at tax.virginia.gov/payments
