Pay tax before filling without SSN for spouse

[snorkeleddy]

I am applying for SSN for my wife, which can take several months to approve.  So I plan to file an extension before 4/15 so I can file tax by 10/15 after I get my wife's SSN.   But I have some tax obligations to pay.  I would like to pay tax now to avoid interest and penalty.   California and Indiana official tax website both asks for spouse SSN in order to accept my tax payment when I indicated the tax payment is for joint return.  How do I resolve this situation?

Thx

[JotikaT2]

It depends.

In light of the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the IRS has actually pushed back the due date of individual tax returns and any taxes due to July 5, 2020.  You do not need to make any payments prior to this date.  The state of California and Indiana have also followed suit and have the same filing deadline.

Therefore, you would not be liable to pay any of your taxes until July 15th.  You can still extend and pay your tax obligation at this time should you need to.  The IRS and state taxing agencies will not be assessing any interest and penalties until this new filing date.

I have attached some additional information on the extended filing dates for your information.

Covid-19 Tax updates

Tax relief - Corona Virus

IRS Corona Virus Tax Relief