Oklahoma Tax Commission extends Oklahoma income tax filing date to July 15, 2020

Updated March 27: Oklahomans now have until July 15, 2020 to file and pay their 2019 Oklahoma income tax return. In response to Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin’s announcement on Friday, March 20, that the Trump administration has decided to push the federal income tax filing date from April 15 to July 15, the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) is likewise extending the 2019 Oklahoma income tax return due date from April 15 to July 15, 2020. This is applicable to income tax due from Tax Year 2019 and the first quarter payment for Tax Year 2020, both of which would normally be due on April 15, 2020.

The Oklahoma Tax Commission realizes many taxpayers may have already scheduled their 2019 income tax payment to be withdrawn on a future date. Due to concerns related to the COVID-19 health crisis, taxpayers may now need to cancel and reschedule these payments to be withdrawn at a later date. Click here to fill out a form that will allow you to cancel the payment you previously scheduled. Please follow the directions on the form to submit and do not mail the form to the Oklahoma Tax Commission – you will need to submit it by email to banking@tax.ok.gov

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt many aspects of public life, the Oklahoma Tax Commission encourages taxpayers to use our online services. The lobby of our Oklahoma City main office is open for services to taxpayers which adhere to current CDC guidelines. Our Compliance Division lobby is closed at this time, as is the lobby of our Tulsa location. Taxpayers may visit our main office (2501 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK) for in-person service.

A key element of preventing COVID-19 spread is social distancing. One way you can practice this during tax season is using our online services to file, check the status of your return, complete identity verification processes, make payments and much more from the comfort of your home through OkTAP. Our online services also extend to our Motor Vehicle division. You can renew your registration, order a personalized plate and more through OkCARS. We strongly advise that you make use of these resources if possible.

As COVID-19 continues to evolve, we will provide updates. Please check this page for the latest information regarding the availability of our services.

Oklahoma Tax Commission FAQ

Is the Oklahoma Tax Commission Open?

The lobby of our Oklahoma City main office (2501 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK) is open for services to taxpayers by appointment only. You do not need to call ahead to receive an appointment. When you arrive, you'll be checked in outside of our entrance. When it is time for your appointment, you will enter and receive one-on-one assistance from a taxpayer assistance representative.Limiting entrance in this way allows us to serve our customers while limiting the number of people in our lobby in adherence with CDC guidelines on stopping the spread of COVID-19. Our Compliance Division lobby is closed at this time, as is the lobby of our Tulsa location.

Can I reschedule a payment I'd scheduled before the deadline change?

Yes. Use this form to cancel a scheduled payment.

Do I need to apply to receive the extended deadline?

No. The new deadline (July 15) for filing and paying your 2019 Oklahoma income tax return is extended to all with no need to apply in order to receive it.

Can I file taxes, renew vehicle registration, make payments and more online?

Yes! We encourage you to. View all of our available online services by clicking here.

Do I still have to file my 2019 Oklahoma income tax return on April 15 as usual?

No. The Oklahoma Tax Commission has extended the normal deadline for individuals to July 15, 2020. This includes both the requirement to file your return and to pay any taxes owed, so you won't be charged any penalties or interest during the extension period.  If you file your 2019 individual income tax return electronically (through a preparer or the internet), your due date is July 20, 2020.  Any payment of income taxes due on July 20, 2020 must be remitted electronically in order to be considered timely paid. If the balance due on an electronically filed return is not remitted electronically, penalty and interest will accrue from the original due date.

Do I have to do anything to get this extension?

Everyone gets this extension automatically — you do not have to request it or have been personally affected by the coronavirus.

So I shouldn't file before July 15?

Not necessarily. If you're owed a refund for 2019, you won't be able to get it without filing.

Does the Tax Commission’s relief extend to any other tax types?

No. Only 2019 Oklahoma income tax payments (individual, corporations, partnerships, and entities which have made an election pursuant to the provisions of the Pass-Through Entity Tax Entity Act of 2019) and 2020 1^st quarter estimated Oklahoma income tax payments, due on April 15, 2020, qualify for this relief.  See chart below.

Can an electing Pass-Through Entity defer payment of 2019 pass-through entity tax and filing of its 2019 income tax return until July 15, 2020?

Yes, an electing Pass-Through Entity will file either a 514: Partnership Income Tax return or a 512-S: Small Business Corporation Income Tax return.

What's the best way to file my taxes?

All current year Oklahoma individual income tax returns can now be filed electronically.  Click here to see which software has been approved to support the filing of resident, nonresident and part-year resident returns.

What if I have an estimated tax payment due on April 15?

The deadline for April 15 estimated tax payments has also been extended to July 15. However, the regularly scheduled June 15 estimated tax payment deadline has not been extended.

What about corporations, trusts, estates and other types of taxpayer entities that have income tax returns due on April 15?

The Oklahoma extension covers all those taxpayers as well, but only for income tax filings and payments due on April 15.

What if I need more time to file my 2019 individual income tax return beyond July 15, 2020?

If you need more time to file your tax year 2019 Oklahoma income tax return, consider filing for an extension.   An Oklahoma extension is allowed if you have filed a valid extension of time to file a Federal Income Tax Return (IRS form 4868) or filed the Oklahoma application for an extension (OTC Form 504-I). If you need to file OTC Form 504-I, payment of the income tax normally due April 15, 2020 to perfect the Oklahoma extension can be made on July 15, 2020.   The extended 2019 individual income tax return must be filed by October 15, 2020.  Keep in mind that an extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay the tax. An extension is valid only when 90% of the tax is paid by the original due date of the tax return.

What if I need more time to file my 2019 corporate income tax return beyond August 14, 2020?

You may request an extension of time to file your Oklahoma corporate income tax return. If you have a valid extension of time to file your Federal return and no Oklahoma tax is owed, your Federal extension automatically extends the due date of your Oklahoma return. A copy of the Federal extension must be enclosed with your Oklahoma return. If your Federal return is not extended or an Oklahoma tax is owed, an extension of time to file your Oklahoma return can be granted on Form 504-C. The extended 2019 return must be filed by November 15, 2020.  Keep in mind that an extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay the tax. An extension is valid only when 90% of the tax is paid by the original due date of the tax return.

What if I can't pay my taxes by July 15?

When you file your return, pay what you can with the return. You will receive three separate bills for the remaining tax, penalty and interest. Each bill will offer a minimum payment amount. If you resolve your income tax account within this billing process, no other contact with the Oklahoma Tax Commission is necessary.

Another payment option available to you is through OkTAP using the “Request a Payment Plan” feature. The Letter ID from one of the billing letters will give you access to set up a payment plan. Just click here and follow these steps:

Click on “individuals”.
Select “request payment plan”.
Determine if you qualify by reviewing the questions listed. If you believe you qualify, click “next” and follow the prompts.
If you are in need of other payment arrangements, please contact our Compliance Division. Their telephone number and their address will be on the bills you receive.

There will be a one–time delinquent penalty of 5% and interest accruing at 1.25% per month on any tax not paid by the original due date.

I am currently under an installment agreement for delinquent taxes with the Tax Commission and am not sure I will be able to continue making my monthly payments. What are some of my options?

Based upon a taxpayer’s particular circumstance the Tax Commission will assist taxpayers in their current installment agreement by offering alternate payment arrangements or the temporary suspension of payments. However, interest will continue to accrue on any unpaid principal tax balance.

What if I am unable to pay my taxes in full from previous years or periods?

Those taxpayers who are unable to pay their balances in full are encouraged to contact the Oklahoma Tax Commission to enter into an extended payment plan. Taxpayers may be able to defer their first payment on any agreement to begin on July 15, 2020.

I still have more questions — what should I do?

If you decide to contact the Oklahoma Tax Commission, the agency is warning taxpayers that limited call site staff and high demand means that wait times may be lengthy.

General COVID-19 FAQ

Click here to Visit the Oklahoma State Department of Health website for full COVID-19 FAQ.

How does the virus spread?

This virus was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. The first infections were linked to a live animal market, but the virus is now spreading from person-to-person. It’s important to note that person-to-person spread can happen on a continuum. Some viruses are highly contagious (like measles), while other viruses are less so.

The virus that causes COVID-19 seems to be spreading easily and sustainably in the community (“community spread”) in some affected geographic areas. Community spread means people have been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected

Visit this page to learn more: https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/what-you-should-know

What is the source of the virus?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some cause illness in people, and others, such as canine and feline coronaviruses, only infect animals. Rarely, animal coronaviruses that infect animals have emerged to infect people and can spread between people. This is suspected to have occurred for the virus that causes COVID-19. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) are two other examples of coronaviruses that originated from animals and then spread to people. More information about the source and spread of COVID-19 is available on the Situation Summary: Source and Spread of the Virus.

How can people help stop stigma related to COVID-19?

People can fight stigma and help, not hurt, others by providing social support. Counter stigma by learning and sharing facts. Communicating the facts that viruses do not target specific racial or ethnic groups and how COVID-19 actually spreads can help stop stigma.