FRAMINGHAM, MA – In addition to having the date for Q3 Real Estate Tax payment extended to May 1st, 2021, those in Framingham are getting a little relief with Federal and most likely with (MA) State income tax filing for 2020 tax year.

This week the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days.

MA Senate President Karen E. Spilka and House Speaker Ronald Mariano sent out a statement regarding the MA State Income Tax filing deadline saying, “With the federal government adjusting its tax filing deadline from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021, the Senate and House will act immediately to align our state deadlines accordingly. The Senate and the House expect to include this in already moving legislation that addresses emergency paid leave, unemployment insurance, and tax relief on forgiven PPP loans. This tax flexibility, which was also authorized last year by the Legislature, will provide stability and ensure residents have time to prepare and file as we continue to weather the impacts of the pandemic.”

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