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# [Information On IRS Stimulus Payments And Other Tax Implications Of The Novel Coronavirus](https://kostelanetz.com/news/information-on-irs-stimulus-payments-and-other-tax-implications-of-the-novel-coronavirus)

 Written by [Kostelanetz LLP](https://kostelanetz.com/news/author/kostelanetz-llp) | Apr 6, 2020

The IRS has created a webpage on IRS.gov designed to answer taxpayer and business questions about stimulus payments and other guidance issued in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The webpage is being updated as needed to help individuals and businesses navigate the new guidance, obtain stimulus payments to which they are entitled and understand the new reporting and payment deadlines.

More information can be found at [https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus](https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus) and [IRS Economic Impact Payments](https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/kflaw/pages/2332/attachments/original/1586200214/1_-e-poster_economic_impact_payments.pdf?1586200214)

To see Kostelanetz and Fink’s analysis of the **IRS’s FAQs and Updated Guidance on the Extension of the April 15 Tax Deadlines Due to Novel Coronavirus**, click [here](https://www.kflaw.com/client_alert_irs_issues_faqs_updated_guidance_on_extension_of_april_15_tax_deadlines_due_to_novel_coronavirus_covid-19).

For Kostelanetz & Fink’s breakdown of the **Tax Provisions for Businesses and Individuals Included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”)**, click [here](https://www.kflaw.com/kostelanetz_alert_tax_provisions_of_the_cares_act).

In addition, the state of New York, New York City, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., and the states of Maryland and Virginia have all issued guidance and/or FAQs on tax filing deadlines and other tax-related issues for businesses and individuals related to the current coronavirus pandemic. Links to the relevant state and city websites can be found below.

**  
 New York State and New York City**

New York State Tax FAQS  
[https://www.tax.ny.gov/press/alerts/nys-tax-response-to-covid-19.htm](https://www.tax.ny.gov/press/alerts/nys-tax-response-to-covid-19.htm)

New York State Sales Tax Relief  
[https://www.tax.ny.gov/press/alerts/sales-tax-relief-for-covid-19.htm](https://www.tax.ny.gov/press/alerts/sales-tax-relief-for-covid-19.htm)

New York City Real Property Transfer Tax Filing Extensions and the COVID-19 Outbreak  
[https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/finance/downloads/pdf/fm/2020/fm-20-4.pdf](https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/finance/downloads/pdf/fm/2020/fm-20-4.pdf)

New York City Business Tax Filing Extensions and the COVID-19 Outbreak  
[https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/finance/downloads/pdf/fm/2020/fm-20-2.pdf](https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/finance/downloads/pdf/fm/2020/fm-20-2.pdf)

New York City Programs to Help Property Owners with Hardships Pay Property Taxes  
[https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/finance/downloads/pdf/20pdf/hardship-programs-press-release.pdf](https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/finance/downloads/pdf/20pdf/hardship-programs-press-release.pdf)

New York City Penalties Waived For Department of Finance-Administered Business, Excise Taxes  
[https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/finance/downloads/pdf/20pdf/business-penalties-waved-covid19.pdf](https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/finance/downloads/pdf/20pdf/business-penalties-waved-covid19.pdf)

**  
 New Jersey**

New Jersey Division of Taxation COVID-19 Related Information  
[https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/](https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/)

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce: What Employers & Businesses Should Know  
[https://www.nj.gov/labor/employer-services/business/covid.shtml](https://www.nj.gov/labor/employer-services/business/covid.shtml)

**  
 Washington, D.C.**

District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue Coronavirus Information and Guidance  
[https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/page/coronavirus](https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/page/coronavirus)

**  
 Maryland**

Comptroller of Maryland: COVID-19 Tax Response  
[https://www.marylandtaxes.gov/covid/](https://www.marylandtaxes.gov/covid/)

Processing of Maryland State Paper Income Tax Returns to Temporarily Stop on April 15 Due to COVID-19  
[https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDCOMP/bulletins/2851a4a](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDCOMP/bulletins/2851a4a)

**  
 Virginia**

Virginia Tax Coronavirus Updates  
[https://www.tax.virginia.gov/coronavirus](https://www.tax.virginia.gov/coronavirus)

**Taxpayers should consult their tax professionals for advice on navigating these and other tax filing-related issues.**

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