Each year, the IRS extends tax deadlines for taxpayers in designated areas impacted by severe storms and natural disasters.
The IRS announces these tax deadline extensions for various states as disasters occur. The new tax deadlines may be different for different states. Also, individual states may or may not conform their state tax deadlines to the extended federal tax deadlines.
Here's a list of states with IRS tax deadline extensions for federal income tax returns and other details you need to know if you live or have a business in an impacted area.
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Note: This list contains many of the states with tax deadline extensions. However, the IRS frequently adds new states, so if you don't see your state listed here, please refer to the IRS official disaster relief website for the most up-to-date listing of states with extensions.
Note: The 2024 health savings account (HSA) contributions deadline is April 15, 2025, when federal tax returns are due. However, qualifying taxpayers granted federal tax extensions due to severe storms have an extended HSA contribution deadline.
As a result, taxpayers granted relief can make prior-year HSA contributions until the date their federal tax returns are due.
Which states have an extended tax deadline for disaster areas?
- The extended tax deadline for each state below might only apply to certain counties or parishes.
- The IRS will automatically grant tax deadline extensions for taxpayers who live or have businesses in those areas.
- However, other taxpayers may qualify for relief (for example, if you had records in the affected areas), you can contact the IRS at 866-562-5227 for guidance.
Alaska
Alaska tax deadline extended
Beginning on Aug. 5, 2024, the Juneau area of Alaska was hit by severe flooding.
Those affected now have until May 1, 2025, to meet various tax filing and payment deadlines originally due between Aug. 5, 2024, and May 1, 2025. See the IRS announcement for further information.
California
California tax deadline extended
The IRS announced tax relief in response to wildfires ravaging southern California beginning January 7, 2025. This measure, primarily benefiting Los Angeles County residents, pushes back various tax deadlines to later this year.
The Los Angeles wildfires rapidly escalated into one of the most devastating disasters. At least 29 lives have been lost, with over 200,000 residents evacuated and over 18,000 damaged or destroyed structures.
As a result of the devastation, those impacted by the California wildfires have an extended IRS tax deadline of October 15, 2025. This extension applies to numerous key deadlines, including:
- Individual income tax returns and payments typically due on April 15, 2025.
- 2024 contributions to IRAs and health savings accounts for eligible taxpayers.
- Quarterly estimated income tax payments for 2025, including those normally due on January 15, April 15, June 16, and September 15, 2025.
- Quarterly payroll and excise tax returns, usually due on January 31, April 30, and July 31, 2025.
- Calendar-year partnership and S corporation returns normally due on March 17, 2025.
- Calendar-year corporation and fiduciary returns and payments typically due on April 15, 2025.
- Calendar-year tax-exempt organization returns normally due on May 15, 2025.
For more information, see California Tax Deadline Extension 2025: What You Need to Know.
Florida
Florida tax deadline extended
Hurricane Milton made landfall late on Oct. 9 in Siesta Key. Ahead of the storm, Florida evacuated millions from coastal counties and declared a state of emergency.
The category 5 hurricane caused an outbreak of tornadoes and widespread flooding, which led to millions without power, billions of dollars in damage, and dozens of fatalities.
The IRS has announced full-state tax relief, meaning affected businesses and residents in Florida now have until May 1, 2025, to meet various tax deadlines originally due between Oct. 5, 2024, and May 1, 2025.
For more information, see the IRS Florida tax relief announcement.
Kentucky
Kentucky tax deadline extension
On Feb. 24, the IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses for the entire state of Kentucky impacted by severe weather events, including storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and landslides that began on Feb. 14, 2025.
Affected Kentucky taxpayers now have an extended deadline until Nov. 3, 2025, to file various federal tax returns and make necessary payments.
Note: This includes the filing of state income tax returns designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). See the state's announcement for more details.
For more information on the federal tax return extension, see the IRS Kentucky deadline announcement.
New Mexico
New Mexico tax deadline extension
Severe storms and flooding hit New Mexico beginning on Oct. 19, 2024. The storms left at least two confirmed fatalities and stranded hundreds.
Affected businesses and residents in Chaves County, New Mexico, now have until May 1, 2025, to meet various tax deadlines originally due between October 19, 2024, and May 1, 2025.
For more information, see the IRS New Mexico tax relief announcement.
West Virginia
West Virginia tax deadline extended
The IRS has announced disaster tax relief for parts of West Virginia. Due to the Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene starting Sept 25, 2024, affected taxpayers in Mercer County will have until May 1, 2025, to meet various tax deadlines originally due between September 25, 2024, and May 1, 2025.
See the IRS announcement for more details on federal tax relief.
Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene and Milton tax extension for AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, and VA
Category 4 Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit parts of the U.S. beginning on Sept. 26, 2024. The storms caused billions of dollars in damage, left at least 200 confirmed fatalities, and led to hundreds of missing persons reports.
Affected businesses and residents in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia now have until May 1, 2025, to meet various tax deadlines.
All of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida qualify for tax relief. Currently, only parts of Tennessee and Virginia have been granted tax relief. However, additional areas may be added in the future.
For more information, see Hurricane Helene Aftermath: IRS Tax Relief and How to Help.
Note: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, and Virginia also have individual state deadline relief. See Kiplinger's report for details on which taxpayers are included: Hurricane Helene Aftermath: IRS Tax Relief and How to Help.
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