Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, urged state leaders on March 31 to extend the property tax deadline currently scheduled for April 10.

Earlier this month, the Internal Revenue Service extended the deadline for tax filing to July 15. In a letter sent to state leaders, Ryu stated that unprecedented economic hardship demands more time and more protections for California taxpayers.

“When this crisis is behind us and we seek to rebuild our state’s economy, we would be in a much better position to do so with individuals and communities who aren’t buried in debt or insolvency. Protecting folks from this pandemic includes doing all we can to meet their new economic reality and mitigate the economic impacts as much as possible,” Ryu said. “We need to provide relief to working people so they can focus on the priorities that matter now: taking care of their families and putting food on the table.”

The letter was sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom, state Sen. Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg), chair of the state Senate’s Governance and Finance Committee, and Assemblywoman Autumn Burke (D-Inglewood), chair of the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation. 

Ryu is asking Newsom to extend the filing deadline for property owners to July 15. Once the state Legislature reconvenes, Ryu is asking leaders to consider extending the deadline even further to provide more protections and support for taxpayers. 

“We know that this crisis will be tough on our state’s budget,” Ryu said. “But we must remember that California’s incredible economy is driven by working Californians, and we must first start with protecting their financial solvency.“

For information, visit davidryu.lacity.org.