CA RDP extension conundrum

[joanmcq]

Ok, I have an RDP situation. For federal purposes, one partner is done and filed. The other partner had a big mess with COD income that had to be extensively researched and so at this point he is on extension. Getting refunds. The CA return will be filed joint, and CA offers an automatic extension if the federal one is granted. So....does the 4868 filed for partner 2 cover partner 1 since a joint return will be filed in CA?

[Tax Prep by Deb]

Ok, I have an RDP situation. For federal purposes, one partner is done and filed. The other partner had a big mess with COD income that had to be extensively researched and so at this point he is on extension. Getting refunds. The CA return will be filed joint, and CA offers an automatic extension if the federal one is granted. So....does the 4868 filed for partner 2 cover partner 1 since a joint return will be filed in CA?

California offers a six month automatic extension even if you do not file a federal one. Nothing is needed except that if there is an amount due that it be paid by April 15th. Otherewise nothing needs to be done! So basically the answer to your question is yes they are both covered, but basically it's because California offers the automatic extension without needing to file anything, just be sure if a payment is due that is be paid by the 15th to avoid any penalties and interest.

Deb!