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Taxpayers are reminded that the federal income tax deadline has passed. Individuals who did not finalize and submit their tax returns by Tax Day and did not request an extension may encounter penalties or experience delays in receiving their refunds. However, those residing in regions affected by recent natural disasters may automatically qualify for extended tax deadlines. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) typically grants deadline extensions for federal income taxes in areas designated as disaster zones by FEMA.
For example, individuals in areas impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, or the LA County wildfires, are eligible for deadline extensions. To determine your specific tax submission date, consult the details below for a comprehensive breakdown.
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Which States Qualify for a Federal Tax Filing Extension Due to Declared Disasters?
For the majority of filers, the standard tax return deadline is April 15, 2025. However, exceptions are in place for specific circumstances.
Extended Tax Deadline to May 1, 2025, for Nine States Affected by Hurricanes and Flooding
The IRS has announced a federal tax filing extension for several states designated as disaster areas by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) due to severe flooding, landslides, and other damages caused by natural events, including Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Tax filers in these affected states now have until Thursday, May 1, 2025, to submit federal individual and business tax returns and remit tax payments, according to the official IRS website.
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- Alabama: The entire state of Alabama is granted a tax extension due to Hurricane Helene, commencing on Sept. 24, 2024.
- Alaska: Specific areas within Juneau, Alaska, impacted by flooding starting on Aug. 5, 2024, are eligible for a tax extension.
- Florida: The entire state of Florida receives a tax extension due to severe weather, wind, and flooding from both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, beginning on Oct. 5, 2024.
- Georgia: The entire state of Georgia is granted a tax extension because of severe storms and flooding caused by Hurricane Helene on Sept. 24, 2024.
- New Mexico: Designated parts of Chaves County, New Mexico, affected by severe storms and flooding that began on Oct. 19, 2024, are included in the tax extension.
- North Carolina: The entire state of North Carolina is granted a tax extension due to severe storms, wind, and flooding from Hurricane Helene.
- South Carolina: The entire state of South Carolina is granted a tax extension due to severe storms, wind, and flooding from Hurricane Helene.
- Tennessee: Specific counties in Tennessee impacted by Hurricane Helene qualify for a tax extension. These counties include: Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington.
- Virginia: Certain counties and cities in Virginia impacted by Hurricane Helene are eligible for a tax extension. These include: Albemarle, Appomattox, Bedford, Bland, and Botetourt counties; Bristol City; Buchanan, Buckingham, Carroll, and Charlotte counties; Covington City; Craig County; Danville City; Dickenson and Floyd counties; Galax City; Giles, Grayson, Greene, Lee, Madison, Montgomery, and Nelson counties; Norton City; Patrick, Pittsylvania, and Pulaski counties; Radford City; Roanoke City; Roanoke, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe counties.
Taxpayers residing in affected regions who are unable to file by the May 1st extension deadline can still file for a further tax extension until Oct. 15, 2025. It’s crucial to note that while an extension grants additional time to file, estimated tax payments are still required by May 1st.
California Wildfires: Tax Deadline Extended to Oct. 15, 2025, for LA County
The IRS has also declared tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by the LA County wildfires and straight-line winds that commenced on Jan. 7, 2025. Impacted taxpayers now have until Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, to submit various federal individual and business tax returns and pay associated taxes.
Currently, all residents and businesses located in LA County are eligible for this tax relief. The IRS may broaden the list of eligible counties as the wildfires persist. For the most current listing of eligible areas, please refer to the official IRS tax relief in disaster situations page.
Kentucky and West Virginia Storms: Tax Deadline Extension to Nov. 3, 2025
Certain residents in Kentucky and West Virginia affected by severe storms, tornadoes, landslides, and mudslides beginning on Feb. 14, 2025, now have until Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, to file their tax returns without incurring penalties.
The automatic tax extension applies to all taxpayers throughout Kentucky. In West Virginia, the extension is specifically for those residing in Boone, Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming counties.
Which States Have State Tax Deadlines Later Than the Federal Tax Deadline?
Several states have established state tax deadlines that differ from the federal deadline of April 15, 2025, at midnight local time. It is important to remember that Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming do not impose state income taxes.
The following are state filing deadlines that deviate from the federal deadline in 2025:
- Delaware: April 30, 2025
- Hawaii: April 22, 2025
- Iowa: April 30, 2025
- Louisiana: May 15, 2025
- New Mexico: April 30, 2025, for electronic filing; otherwise, April 15.
- Oklahoma: April 21, 2025, for electronic filing; otherwise, April 15. (Note: The standard e-file due date is April 20, but due to Easter Sunday falling on April 20 in the 2025 calendar year, the deadline is shifted to the subsequent business day.)
- Virginia: May 1, 2025