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California Tax Filing Deadline & Real Estate Tax Questions

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended the deadline for disaster-area taxpayers in most parts of California, Alabama and Georgia to October 16, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The tax relief applies to eligible taxpayers living or operating a business in areas designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Eligible taxpayers will also have until October 16, 2023, to make 2022 contributions to their individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and health savings accounts. The IRS automatically provides filing and penalty relief to any taxpayer with an IRS address of record located in the disaster area, and taxpayers do not need to contact the agency to get this relief.


  • Disaster-area taxpayers in most parts of California, Alabama and Georgia have until October 16, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
  • Relief is available to any area designated by FEMA in these three states.
  • Eligible taxpayers will have until October 16, 2023, to make 2022 contributions to their IRAs and health savings accounts.
  • Farmers who choose to forgo making estimated tax payments and normally file their returns by March 1 will now have until October 16, 2023, to file their 2022 return and pay any tax due.
  • The October 16 deadline also applies to the estimated tax payment for the fourth quarter of 2022, originally due on January 17, 2023.
  • The October 16 deadline also applies to 2023 estimated tax payments, quarterly payroll and excise tax returns.
  • Taxpayers in the affected areas do not need to file any extension paperwork or call the IRS to qualify for the extended time.
  • The IRS will work with any taxpayer who lives outside the disaster area but whose records necessary to meet a deadline occurring during the postponement period are located in the affected area.
  • Individuals and businesses who suffered uninsured or unreimbursed disaster-related losses can choose to claim them on either the return for the year the loss occurred or the return for the prior year.
  • The tax relief is part of a coordinated federal response to the damage caused by these storms based on local damage assessments by FEMA.



If you have not made estimated tax payments for the current tax year, you may be subject to penalties and interest on the underpayment of your tax liability. The IRS requires individuals to pay taxes throughout the year as they earn income, either through withholding or estimated tax payments. If you do not make estimated tax payments and owe more than $1,000 when you file your tax return, you may be subject to an underpayment penalty.


The penalty for underpayment of estimated tax is calculated based on the amount of tax you owe and the number of days you were late in making your payment. The penalty rate is currently 0.5% per month, up to a maximum of 25% of the underpayment. Interest is also charged on the underpayment from the date the payment was due until it is paid in full.


If you are unable to make estimated tax payments, you may want to consider adjusting your withholding or paying the full amount of tax owed when you file your tax return. Additionally, you may be able to avoid or reduce penalties by showing that you had reasonable cause for not making estimated tax payments, such as a sudden and unexpected change in income. However, the IRS considers reasonable cause on a case-by-case basis, and you will need to provide documentation to support your claim. It is best to consult with a tax professional to determine the best course of action for your specific situation.


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