2024 IRS Disaster Relief: Tax Deadline Extensions
Federal tax deadlines are typically extended for people and businesses impacted by a federally declared disaster. This IRS disaster relief is approved for eligible taxpayers affected by numerous natural disasters occurring in 2024. Click on the state-specific links in the Table of Contents (below) for information about federal tax relief in states impacted by 2024 disasters.
Key Takeaways
- Taxpayers living or operating businesses in federally declared disaster areas are usually granted automatic tax filing and payment extensions by the IRS. These extensions also apply to relief workers, those with tax records in the area, and visitors injured or killed due to the disaster.
- The extended tax deadlines typically apply retroactively to due dates on or after the start date of the disaster.
- The IRS issues an announcement and/or news release each time tax deadline extensions are triggered by a federally declared disaster. The announcement sets forth the new deadline for filing returns, paying taxes, and other time-sensitive tax-related actions.
- When there’s a disaster in a particular state, in most cases only part of the state is in the disaster area. As a result, you should check the IRS announcement to verify which parts of the state are included in the disaster area before assuming that your tax deadlines have been extended.
Extension of federal tax deadlines following natural disasters
The IRS is usually a stickler when it comes to filing tax returns and paying taxes on time. But when there’s a natural disaster, the tax agency typically shows a compassionate side by extending federal tax deadlines for those impacted by the catastrophe. This provides much-needed relief for individuals and businesses struggling to recover from the devastation caused by hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, wildfires, floods, snowstorms, drought, and other natural disasters.
Under the IRS disaster relief program, taxpayers who live in or have a business in a federally declared disaster area are granted automatic tax filing and payment extensions. However, the delayed due dates also apply to:
- taxpayers who aren’t in the disaster area, but have records necessary to meet a federal tax deadline in the area
- relief workers with a recognized government or philanthropic organization helping with relief efforts in the disaster area
- any person visiting the disaster area who was injured or killed as a result of the disaster
The IRS typically announces specific tax relief measures for taxpayers affected by each disaster, including a new federal deadline for filing returns, paying taxes, and other time-sensitive actions. The extended due date applies to most federal tax filings and payments, such as income tax returns (including previously extended returns), estimated tax payments, payroll tax returns and deposits, and excise tax returns and payments.
The tax deadline extensions typically apply retroactively to the date the disaster began. So, for example, if there’s an earthquake on February 1, and a week later the IRS disaster relief is announced with a tax deadline extension to August 1 of that same year, all qualified federal tax deadlines from February 1 to July 31 would be pushed back to August 1.
If you’ve been impacted by a federally declared disaster occurring in 2024, check below to see if you qualify for a tax filing or payment extension. The list of IRS disaster relief deadline extensions is organized alphabetically by state. However, in most cases, only part of the state is covered by the IRS disaster relief. As a result, it’s important to check the IRS announcement to see which parts of the state are within the disaster area.
TurboTax Tip:
If your property is damaged during a natural disaster, you might be able to deduct any unreimbursed loss on your federal tax return. Any payments you receive to help cover certain expenses after a disaster – such as assistance payments from the government – might be excluded from your taxable income, too. You also might qualify for other tax breaks or IRS relief if you’re affected by a natural disaster.
Alabama disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Hurricane Helene, which hit the state on September 22, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from September 22, 2024, to April 30, 2025, extended to May 1, 2025 (IRS announcement AL-2024-05).
Alaska disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Flooding that began on August 5, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from August 5, 2024, to April 30, 2025, extended to May 1, 2025 (IRS announcement AK-2024-08).
Arizona disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Watch Fire that began on July 10, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from July 10, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement AZ-2024-08).
Flooding that began on August 22, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from August 22 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement AZ-2024-09).
Arkansas disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on May 24, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from May 24, 2024, to October 31, 2024, extended to November 1, 2024 (IRS announcement AR-2024-01).
California disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Severe storms and flooding that began on January 21, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from January 21, 2024, to June 16, 2024, extended to June 17, 2024 (IRS announcement CA-2024-02).
Connecticut disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Severe storms, flooding, and a potential dam breach that began on January 10, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from January 19, 2024, to June 16, 2024, extended to June 17, 2024 (IRS announcement CT-2024-01).
Severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began on August 18, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from August 18, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement CT-2024-11).
Florida disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that began on May 10, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from May 10, 2024, to October 31, 2024, extended to November 1, 2024 (IRS announcement FL-2024-06).
Tropical Storm Debby, which hit the state on August 1, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from August 1, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement FL-2024-07).
Hurricane Helene, which hit the state on September 23, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from September 23, 2024, to April 30, 2025, extended to May 1, 2025 (IRS announcement FL-2024-08).
Hurricane Milton, which hit the state on October 9, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from October 5, 2024, to April 30, 2025, extended to May 1, 2025 (IRS announcement FL-2024-10).
Georgia disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Hurricane Debby, which hit the state on August 4, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from August 4, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement GA-2024-07).
Hurricane Helene, which hit the state on September 24, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from September 24, 2024, to April 30, 2025, extended to May 1, 2025 (IRS announcement GA-2024-08).
Illinois disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that began on July 13, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from July 13, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement IL-2024-01).
Iowa disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Severe storms and tornadoes that began on April 26, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from April 26, 2024, to October 14, 2024, extended to October 15, 2024 (IRS announcement IA-2024-03).
Severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began on May 20, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from May 20, 2024, to October 31, 2024, extended to November 1, 2024 (IRS announcement IA-2024-04).
Severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that began on June 16, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from June 16, 2024, to October 31, 2024, extended to November 1, 2024 (IRS announcement IA-2024-08).
Kentucky disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides, and mudslides that began on April 2, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from April 2, 2024, to October 31, 2024, extended to November 1, 2024 (IRS announcement KY-2024-02).
Severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides, and mudslides that began on May 21, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from May 21, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement KY-2024-03).
Louisiana disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Tropical Storm Francine, which hit the state on September 10, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from September 10, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS news release IR-2024-236).
Maine disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Severe storms and flooding that began on January 9, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from January 9, 2024, to July 14, 2024, extended to July 15, 2024 (IRS announcement ME-2024-05).
Minnesota disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Severe storms and flooding that began on June 16, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from June 16, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement MN-2024-01).
Mississippi disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 8, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from April 8, 2024, to October 31, 2024, extended to November 1, 2024 (IRS announcement MS-2024-11).
Missouri disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on May 19, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from May 19, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement MO-2024-14).
Nebraska disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that began on April 25, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from April 25, 2024, to September 2, 2024, extended to September 3, 2024 (IRS announcement NE-2024-12).
New Mexico disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and flooding that began on June 17, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from June 17, 2024, to October 31, 2024, extended to November 1, 2024 (IRS announcement NM-2024-05).
Severe storms and flooding that began on October 19, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from October 19, 2024, to April 30, 2025, extended to May 1, 2025 (IRS announcement NM-2024-07).
New York disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Severe storms and flooding that began on August 8, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from August 8, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement NY-2024-13).
Severe storms and flooding that began on August 18, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from August 18, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement NY-2024-08).
North Carolina disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Tropical Storm Debby, which hit the state on August 5, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from August 5, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement NC-2024-07).
Hurricane Helene, which hit the state on September 25, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from September 25, 2024, to April 30, 2025, extended to May 1, 2025 (IRS announcement NC-2024-08).
Ohio disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Tornadoes that began on March 14, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from March 14, 2024, to September 2, 2024, extended to September 3, 2024 (IRS announcement OH-2024-01).
Oklahoma disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 25, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from April 25, 2024, to September 2, 2024, extended to September 3, 2024 (IRS announcement OK-2024-01).
Severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on May 19, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from May 19, 2024, to October 31, 2024, extended to November 1, 2024 (IRS announcement OK-2024-02).
Pennsylvania disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Tropical Storm Debby, which hit the state on August 9, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from August 9, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement PA-2024-02).
Rhode Island disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Severe storms and flooding that began on January 9, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from January 9, 2024, to July 14, 2024, extended to July 15, 2024 (IRS announcement RI-2024-06).
South Carolina disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Hurricane Debby, which hit the state on August 4, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from August 4, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement SC-2024-07).
Hurricane Helene, which hit the state on September 25, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from September 25, 2024, to April 30, 2025, extended to May 1, 2025 (IRS announcement SC-2024-08).
South Dakota disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding that began on June 16, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from June 16, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement SD-2024-13).
Severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding that began on July 13, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from July 13, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement SD-2024-14).
Tennessee disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Tropical Storm Helene, which hit the state on September 26, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from September 26, 2024, to April 30, 2025, extended to May 1, 2025 (IRS announcement TN-2024-01).
Texas disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that began on April 26, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from April 26, 2024, to October 31, 2024, extended to November 1, 2024 (IRS announcement TX-2024-13).
Hurricane Beryl, which hit the state on July 5, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from July 5, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement TX-2024-08).
Vermont disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Tropical Depression Debby, which hit the state on August 8, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from August 8, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement VT-2024-01).
Virginia disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene, which hit the state on September 25, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from September 25, 2024, to April 30, 2025, extended to May 1, 2025 (IRS announcement VA-2024-01).
Washington disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Wildfires that began on June 22, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from June 22, 2024, to February 2, 2025, extended to February 3, 2025 (IRS announcement WA-2024-09).
West Virginia disasters in 2024: Federal tax deadline extensions
Severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began on April 2, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from April 2, 2024, to October 31, 2024, extended to November 1, 2024 (IRS announcement WV-2024-03).
Severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began on April 11, 2024 – Federal tax deadlines from April 11, 2024, to October 31, 2024, extended to November 1, 2024 (IRS announcement WV-2024-04).
2023 disasters: Tax deadlines moved to 2024
When tax due dates are extended following a natural disaster, sometimes the new deadline is pushed into the following year. That happened several times after disasters in 2023.
Taxpayers impacted by 2023 natural disasters in the following states had various federal tax deadlines pushed into 2024 (click on links for more information):
- Alaska (extension to July 15, 2024)
- Florida (extension to February 15, 2024)
- Georgia (extension to February 15, 2024)
- Hawaii (extension to August 7, 2024)
- Illinois (extension to February 15, 2024)
- Louisiana (extension to February 15, 2024)
- Maine (extensions to February 15, 2024, and June 17, 2024)
- Massachusetts (extension to February 15, 2024)
- Michigan (extension to June 17, 2024)
- Rhode Island (extensions to June 17, 2024, and July 15, 2024)
- South Carolina (extension to February 15, 2024)
- Tennessee (extension to June 17, 2024)
- Washington (extension to June 17, 2024)
- West Virginia (extension to June 17, 2024)
Extension for taxpayers affected by terrorist attacks in Israel
In addition to the extensions described above for natural disasters, the IRS is also giving more time to file tax returns and make tax payments to taxpayers affected by terrorist activity in Israel in 2023 and 2024. As a result, eligible taxpayers now have until September 30, 2025, to file returns and pay taxes originally due from October 7, 2023, to September 29, 2025.
The following taxpayers qualify for this extension:
- any person whose principal residence is in Israel, the West Bank, or Gaza (the “covered area”)
- any business entity or sole proprietor whose principal place of business is in the covered area
- any person, business, estate, or trust whose books, tax records, or tax preparer is located in the covered area
- anyone killed, injured, or taken hostage due to the terrorist attacks
- any person affiliated with a recognized government or philanthropic organization who is assisting in the covered area, such as a relief worker
- the spouse of an affected person if they’re filing a joint tax return
File and pay taxes by the extended due date
If the due date for filing a tax return or paying taxes is pushed back for any reason, make sure you take care of your tax obligations before the new deadline expires. Otherwise, you could be hit with IRS penalties and interest on unpaid taxes.
Speak with a tax professional if you have any questions about IRS due dates that may apply to you. They can help you avoid any tax penalties and interest that come with missing a tax deadline.
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