PENNSYLVANIA delays state income tax deadline to May 17

Pennsylvania is delaying the deadline to file state income taxes.The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue announced Thursday that the deadline for state taxes has been moved to May 17, 2021. The move gives filers an additional month.”This is a positive step that provides additional time to Pennsylvania taxpayers, many of whom have been struggling during the last year due to the pandemic,” Revenue Secretary Dan Hassell said in a prepared statement. “The new deadline will be a benefit for many Pennsylvanians, including those who plan to meet with a tax professional for assistance with preparing their returns.”The IRS had previously announced an extension to May 17, 2021, for federal taxes.Here is the full statement from the Pa. Department of Revenue:”The Department of Revenue today announced the deadline for taxpayers to file their 2020 Pennsylvania personal income tax returns and…