Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Revenue today moved the due date for filing state income taxes from April 15 to July 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic, following a similar move by the Internal Revenue Service last week.

The governor’s office said taxpayers can also defer state income tax payments due on April 15 to July 15 without penalties and interest no matter the amount owed.

All taxpayers are covered by the deferment, including individuals, trusts and estates, corporations and other non-corporate tax filers.

“This morning, I signed a supplemental State of Emergency order to allow the Alabama Department of Revenue to extend state filings until July 15, 2020,” Ivey said in a press release. “It is imperative we reduce the burden upon Alabamians and get folks back on their feet financially. The safety and well-being of Alabamians is the paramount priority as we do everything within our power to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus.”

The corporate income tax, the Financial Institution Excise Tax , and the Business Privilege Tax are included in the due date extension.

The due date extensions are automatic. Taxpayers don’t need to file a form or contact the Revenue Department.

Individual taxpayers who need additional time to file beyond the July 15 deadline can request a filing extension through the usual methods.

The IRS announced last week that the filing deadline for federal income taxes was postponed by three months, to July 15.