GUIDANCE FOR NORTH DAKOTA TAXPAYERS DURING COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
Updated 3/20/2020
As the COVID-19 situation progresses in North Dakota, we want to assure taxpayers that the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner remains open and ready to help with tax-related services and questions.
We are modifying some services to make health and safety a top priority for taxpayers and staff, such as:
We continue to follow guidance from the North Dakota Department of Health (https://www.health.nd.gov/diseases-conditions/coronavirus) to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
By executive order of Governor Doug Burgum, state offices are limiting public access through April 6, 2020. We continue to assist taxpayers through alternate methods.
We are encouraging the use of e-file and mail to submit returns. We continue to assist taxpayers by phone and email to resolve any questions as part of our efforts to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
Has the income tax deadline changed?
No. At this time, North Dakota individual and business income tax returns and payments are due April 15, 2020.
Extensions may be sought at the federal level if you are unable to file returns by April 15, 2020. This will extend your North Dakota deadline to file returns as well, however payments are still due on April 15, 2020. If you have a financial hardship and are unable to file a return or pay the tax in a timely manner because of a COVID-19 related situation, requests for assistance will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
What if COVID-19 impacts my ability to file and pay my other taxes on time?
As a North Dakota taxpayer, you have the ability to request additional time if you believe you will be unable to file a return or pay the tax in a timely manner because of a COVID-19 related situation, please contact the Office of State Tax Commissioner (https://www.nd.gov/tax/about/contact-us).
Will COVID-19 impacts delay my refund?
No. Refunds are being issued in a timely manner. Use the Where's My Refund tool (http://www.nd.gov/tax/refund) to check on your refund status.
Are free tax preparation services affected?
To help slow the spread of COVID-19 in North Dakota, many free income tax preparation sites (https://www.nd.gov/tax/user/individuals/overview/free-tax-preparation-sites) have suspended services. Please contact the site for updated hours of operation.
You may be eligible to file your return electronically for free. See if you qualify. (https://www.nd.gov/tax/user/individuals/e-file/free-file)
Who can I contact with questions?
If you have questions, call us at 701-328-7088 or 1-877-328-7088, or visit www.nd.gov/tax/about/contact-us (https://www.nd.gov/tax/about/contact-us).
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to keep our citizens and staff safe!