States with Extended Tax Deadline with Federal Tax Filing Extension on May 1, 2025?

Following the widespread devastation caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton or both, with severe flooding and landslides resulting from natural disasters, the IRS has taken the initiative on extended tax deadline for numerous states that have been designated as disaster areas by FEMA. Residents in the following nine states for the tax year 2025 are being given an extension to file their federal and state individual income tax and business tax returns. The new deadline for submission and payment is Thursday, May 1, 2025.

List of States with Extended Tax Filing Deadline in 2025

Following the impactful arrival of Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton or both in 2024, the state as a whole has been granted a tax extension due to the excessive wind and flooding caused by the severe weather.

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Florida
• Georgia
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Virginia

Should you find yourself residing in an impacted zone and unable to submit your tax returns by the extended May 1 deadline, there is an option to request a tax extension until October 15, 2025. Remember, it is still essential to settle your estimated taxes by May 1; the extension simply provides additional time for you to complete your tax return. Find your free dedicated PriorTax Tax Professional to walk you through from start to finish.

LA County Wildfires Tax Filing Deadline Extension to October 15, 2025

In response to the devastation caused by the wildfires in LA County, the extended tax deadline has been provided to provide relief for affected residents and businesses. The IRS has granted an extension until October 15, 2025, for filing federal tax returns and making payments for those impacted by the wildfires and straight-line winds that started on January 7, 2025.

At the time of release, individuals and business owners located in Los Angeles County are eligible for tax relief. The IRS might consider including more counties as the wildfires continue. For the most current information on eligible areas for tax relief during disasters, refer to the dedicated webpage.

Kentucky and West Virginia Storms Tax Filing Deadline Extension until November 3, 2025

Following the severe weather events that ravaged Kentucky and West Virginia earlier this year, residents affected by storms, tornados, landslides, and mudslides are now granted an extension for filing their tax returns. The deadline has been extended until November 3, 2025, providing relief to those who require additional time to complete this task without incurring penalties.

State Extended Tax Filing Deadlines Later Than the Federal Deadline:

• Oklahoma: April 21, 2025
• Hawaii: April 22, 2025
• Delaware: April 30, 2025
• Iowa: April 30, 2025
• New Mexico: April 30, 2025
• Virginia: May 1, 2025
• Louisiana: May 15, 2025

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