News Summary
Californians affected by January wildfires now have a six-month extension to file taxes, moving the deadline to October 15, 2025. However, tax payments are still due by April 15, 2025. With additional restaurant discounts available, residents are encouraged to take advantage of this relief during tax season.
California Tax Filing Deadline Extended for Wildfire-Affected Residents Amid Local Restaurant Discounts
Attention, California! If you’ve been affected by the wildfires that swept through the state in January, there’s some good news regarding your taxes. The tax deadline for most Californians is typically April 15, 2025, but for those impacted by those devastating wildfires, the California Franchise Tax Board and the IRS have come to the rescue with a six-month extension to file your tax returns and make payments. That means you’ll have until October 15, 2025, to handle your tax paperwork without the stress of rushing.
However, don’t let that extension fool you! Any tax payments that you owe still need to be in by the original deadline of April 15, 2025. If you’re unsure about how much you owe, the Franchise Tax Board has a handy Tax Calculator on their website that you can use to crunch those numbers.
If you need assistance navigating through the tax process, do not hesitate to contact the Franchise Tax Board directly at (888-825-9868) or via email at ftblacountydisasterrelief@ftb.ca.gov. They are there to help you every step of the way!
A Sweet Deal: Restaurant Discounts for Taxpayers
- Burger King is running a promotion that gives you a cheeseburger for just 1 cent when you make any $1 purchase through their app. This offer is valid until April 20, so don’t miss out!
- On Tuesday only, you can snag a free dozen Original Glazed doughnuts with your online order of a dozen using the code “TAXBREAK”. Remember, in-person orders will see the second dozen priced at about $1.52 due to sales tax.
- Feeling fancy? Get a free Black Truffle Burger, Black Truffle ’Shroom, or Black Truffle Parmesan Fries when you spend $10.40 or more at a New York-based restaurant chain. Just use the code “TRUFFLETAX”.
- If you’re a fan of California Pizza Kitchen, sign up for their rewards program and enjoy a $10 discount on a $40 order valid through Thursday with the code “10OFF40”.
- Do you have a sweet tooth? Buy one slice of cookie cake at participating locations on Tuesday and you’ll get another slice for free when you mention this offer at checkout!
- Paris Baguette reward members will be thrilled to know that they can receive a free pastry with any beverage purchase on Tuesday.
- Plus, if you use the 7NOW delivery app and enter the code “WRITEOFF”, you’ll get a $10.40 discount on any order of $20 or more.
Understanding Tax Relief Options
Tax Basics to Keep in Mind
So, California residents, make the most of these extensions and deals, and remember to take care of yourselves during tax season!
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
- Redding: How to File a Tax Extension
- Wikipedia: Tax Extension
- KTLA: Tax Day in California
- Google Search: California Tax Filing Deadlines
- KCRA: Tax Day California
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Taxes
- LA Times: Good News on Tax Day
- Google News: Tax Filing News 2025
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