California state income tax deadline change made me miss the deadline. Can I protest against the fine?
I file my taxes using turbotax and finished my federal taxes on time. It seems like that California state changed their income tax deadline from May 1 to April 15th. I didn't realize about this change and filed on May 1st. Now I got a fine for $400. I
CA's deadline wasn't changed. It has always been April 15th! The deadline has always corresponded with the federal deadline.
If you filed on May 1st that is your fault and the penalty is 100% legitimate. Sorry - TurboTax would have indicated

California gives you an automatic filing extension through October 15, 2007. You don't need to apply for one. Here's what you should do if you can't file by April 17, 2007:
Reasons to
RT @: In California, is the largest part of state income.