With the filing and payment deadlines changed from April 15 to July 15 due to Covid-19, we are setting payment dates on newly completed returns to July where appropriate. This means waiting on software updates from the IRS and from our tax software provider, or changing to less automated payment methods than many prefer. Of course, there is no hurry with the July deadline federally. State guidance is pending.

But what about returns already filed? If your return had paper vouchers, you can simply delay sending your 2019 balance due and first quarter 2020 estimated payment to IRS until 7/15/20. Or you can use irs.gov/directpay to schedule your payment for July. Do NOT defer state payments unless guidance is issued by the state authorities.

It is more complicated if your payments were scheduled for payment through our tax software. While we are asking IRS to provide an automatic delay or a change procedure we can access, the present option is to call IRS at 888-353-4537 and cancel the 4/15 electronic payment. You may then use irs.gov/directpay or call us for a paper voucher. Let us know if you need assistance with these procedures. We are unable to make these changes without your involvement.