The Indiana Department of Revenue said Thursday it is extending the deadlines for filing individual and corporate tax returns by three months because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

“Since COVID-19 is impacting so many, in addition to the payment extensions announcement by the IRS, we are also extending the associated Indiana tax return filing deadlines," DOR Commissioner Bob Grennes said.

The state's moves align with the federal Internal Revenue Service's announcement tax payment and filing extensions for individual and corporate returns.

The DOR's announcement occurred as Gov. Eric Holcomb announced new policies and restrictions Thursday — as well as a surge in claims for unemployment insurance — because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Individual return extension

Now, Indiana residents will have until July 15, 2020, to pay their individual tax returns and payments, along with estimated payments, that were originally due by April 15.

Returns that will be covered by the Indiana filing deadline extension are the IT-40, IT-40PNR, IT-40RNR, IT-40ES, ES-40 and SC-40.

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Corporate return extension

Corporate tax returns and payments, along with estimated payments originally due by April 15 or April 20, also now will be due on or before July 15, 2020. Those that were originally due on May 15, 2020, are now due on August 17, 2020.

The corporate tax returns included in this filing extension are the IT-20, IT-41, IT-65, IT-20S, FIT-20, URT-1, IT-6, FT-QP and URT-Q.

The state Department of Revenue said all other tax return filings and payment due dates will remain unchanged.

Seeking an extension

If Hoosiers need additional time to pay their taxes, they can always file for an extension through the Department of Revenue's website: www.in.gov/dor.

If you file for a federal extension, Indiana will automatically extend the state deadline for your taxes, too.

Services for taxpayers

Call the Department of Revenue's customer service line at 317-232-2240.

Call a specific district office. That contact information is on DOR’s website.

Email the department using the online form at dor.in.gov/3392.htm.

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