IRS Extends Tax Deadlines for Disaster-Affected States into Late 2025

New deadlines include May 1 for nine states, October 15 for Los Angeles County, and November 3 for parts of Kentucky and West Virginia.

The IRS has granted automatic tax filing extensions for individuals and businesses in federally declared disaster areas across multiple states.
Taxpayers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alaska, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Virginia have until May 1, 2025, to file returns and make payments.
Los Angeles County residents impacted by January wildfires have an extended deadline of October 15, 2025, while storm-affected areas in Kentucky and West Virginia have until November 3, 2025.
Disaster victims can claim casualty loss deductions for unreimbursed damages, including property loss, lost income, or small business expenses, to reduce their tax burden.
Taxpayers are urged to document losses thoroughly and remain vigilant against scams, as fraudsters often target disaster victims with false IRS or FEMA claims.