(Boston Orange 編譯) 麻州州長Charlie Baker，副州長Karyn Polito和參議會議長Karen Spilka，眾議會議長Robert DeLeo今(27)日聯袂宣佈，由於新型冠狀病毒(COVID-19)疫情爆發狀況持續，2019年的麻州個人所得稅申報截止日期，由4月15日展延至7月15日。
這一展延自動生效，民眾不須遞交任何申請。
BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor
Karyn Polito, Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Robert DeLeo
today announced an agreement to extend the 2019 state individual income tax
filing and payment deadline from April 15 to July 15 due to the ongoing
COVID-19 outbreak. This income tax relief is automatic and taxpayers do not need
to file any additional forms to qualify.
“Massachusetts will
move the state personal income tax filing and payment deadline to July 15,
consistent with the federal government, in order to provide additional
flexibility to filers during this crisis,” said Governor Charlie Baker.
“In partnership with our colleagues in the Legislature, we are committed to
providing this flexibility to taxpayers in a way that protects the
Commonwealth’s strong fiscal footing that we have all worked hard to develop
over the past several years.”
“We are proud to
work with the Legislature to provide meaningful relief to people throughout the
Commonwealth during this public health emergency,” said Lt. Governor Karyn
Polito. “This extension will afford taxpayers additional time to file their
Massachusetts individual income tax returns as we carry out the historic
response to the COVID-19 outbreak.”
"The top
priority during this public health crisis is to address the immediate needs
facing our residents,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka. “Our
message is clear: residents should stay home and avoid social contact to be
safe. Extending the tax deadline helps us
accomplish that goal and provides peace of mind. I want to thank Chair
Rodrigues, as well as our partners in the House and the Administration for
their continued collaboration in confronting the challenges facing our
Commonwealth."
“The House, in
partnership with the Senate and the Administration, agreed to an extension of
the state tax filing deadline to ease the burden on individuals while agreeing
to borrowing measures that would protect the Commonwealth’s revenue stream,” said
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo. “Thank you to Chair Michlewitz for his
leadership in ensuring the Commonwealth’s fiscal viability while providing tax
relief to those unduly effected by this crisis.”
Today’s
announcement will move the state income tax filing deadline to match the July
15 deadline for filing federal individual income taxes. Legislation will be filed in the near future to finance
the extension, and accompanying administrative changes will be implemented
through the Department of Revenue. Specifically, the legislation will authorize
the Commonwealth borrowing flexibility to manage deferred revenue this fiscal
year and repay it in the next fiscal year, which starts July 1,
2020.
Individuals with
questions or concerns regarding taxes can contact the Massachusetts Department
of Revenue at (617) 887-6367 or send a secure e-message through MassTaxConnect.
The Commonwealth will continue to update the public on further developments
and individuals are encouraged to consult both the Department of Public Health and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
websites for the most up to date information.
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