LA County has just launched a centralized call center and website providing free, one-on-one counseling and support for business owners and workers who have been adversely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.
The Business and Worker Disaster Help Center, jointly operated by the Departments of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) and Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS) is open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, and can be reached by:
Whether you are a business owner struggling to keep your doors open or a worker who's uncertain about their next paycheck, they can help.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The Treasury Department and IRS just announced a three-month delay for any tax payments owed up to $1 million. You'll still need to file your returns by April 15, 2020, but will have until July 15 to pay. This will apply to individual tax returns but should also cover many pass-through entities and small businesses. For more information, please visit the IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief website.