Has your county been granted a disaster area tax extension?
Residents and businesses in disaster-affected counties have been granted tax filing extensions by the IRS. See below for a list of specific 2023 extension due dates – by state/county.
NOTE: It is recommended that you contact your local/state tax office, or call the IRS Disaster Assistance line to confirm your household/business is eligible for a disaster area extension.
Dates, States & Counties
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Deadline: May 15, 2023
State(s): New York
Counties / NEW YORK:
Erie, Genesee, Niagra, St. Lawrence, Suffolk
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Deadline: July 31, 2023
State(s): Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee
Counties / ARKANSAS:
Cross, Lonoke, Pulaski
Counties / MISSISSIPPI:
Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, Montgomery, Panola, Sharkey
Counties / TENNESSEE:
Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton, Wayne
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Deadline: October 16, 2023
State(s): Alabama, California, Georgia
Counties / ALABAMA:
Autauga, Barbour, Chambers, Conecuh, Coosa, Dallas, Elmoore, Greene, Hale, Mobile, Morgan, Sumter, Tallapoosa
Counties / CALIFORNIA:
Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Lake, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Sierra, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yuba
Counties / GEORGIA:
Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding, Troup
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NOTE: It is recommended that you contact your local/state tax office, or call the IRS Disaster Assistance line to confirm your household/business is eligible for a disaster area extension.
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Additional Info:
“Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses” — Overview with Info Links … Special tax law provisions may help taxpayers and businesses recover financially from the impact of a disaster, especially when the federal government declares their location to be a major disaster area. Depending on the circumstances, the IRS may grant additional time to file returns and pay taxes. Both individuals and businesses in a federally declared disaster area can get a faster refund by claiming losses related to the disaster on the tax return for the previous year, usually by filing an amended return.The IRS also offers audio presentations on Planning for Disaster. These presentations discuss business continuity planning, insurance coverage, record-keeping and other tips to stay in business after a major disaster … source: IRS.gov
“Tax Relief in Disaster Situations” — Disaster relief by state | Tax relief by date … contains additional info – for taxpayers affected by disaster ; page also features additional IRS disaster assistance links … (online info site), source: IRS.gov
“IRS news from around the nation” — Around the nation provides IRS news specific to local areas, primarily disaster relief or tax provisions for U.S. states and territories affected by disasters … (online info site), source: IRS.gov – Newsroom … NOTE: Webpage features lists of U.S. states and U.S. territories (scroll down on the webpage for territories) – click link to see news & info about disaster relief or tax provisions for that state or territory — See Image [Louisiana – captured 9/25/23} Example Below:
“Reconstructing Records After a Natural Disaster or Casualty Loss” – Reconstructing records after a disaster may be essential for tax purposes, getting federal assistance or insurance reimbursement … After a disaster, taxpayers might need certain records to prove their loss. The more accurately the loss is estimated, the more loan and grant money there may be available. For taxpayers who have lost some or all of their records during a disaster, there are some simple steps to take that can help. [Webpage offers information which] includes steps to take after a disaster so taxpayers can reconstruct their records and prove loss of personal-use and business property … source: IRS.gov
“About Publication 547, Casualties, Disasters, and Thefts” — This publication explains the tax treatment of casualties, thefts, and losses on deposits… A casualty occurs when your property is damaged as a result of a disaster such as a storm, fire, car accident, or similar event | A theft occurs when someone steals your property. | A loss on deposits occurs when your financial institution becomes insolvent or bankrupt… (links to PDF and online document), source: IRS.gov
“California Franchise Tax Board – Emergency tax relief” — Tax relief for disasters: The IRS and FTB may grant individuals and businesses additional time to file or pay when a major disaster in their area is declared by the federal or state government. California generally follows the IRS extended deadlines to file and pay taxes. Impacted taxpayers may also be eligible to claim a disaster loss on their tax return [contains further/more specific info, Re: California disasters tax relief] … source: State of California Franchise Tax Board (FTB)
“IRS extends tax deadlines for storm victims in these 7 states” (online article – with state/county info) … Those who qualify for the tax relief are individuals, households and businesses in disaster areas as designated by FEMA. This designation allows the IRS to identify weather-affected taxpayers with an IRS address on record … source: Fox Weather, April 15, 2023
“Contact Your Local IRS Office” … You can get in-person help at your local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center. Call for an appointment after you find a Taxpayer Assistance Center near you [webpage also offers info/instructions on what is needed for appointment, Etc.] … ➤ · ➞ FEATURES. “Find A Taxpayer Assistance Center Office” button · ➞ links to: “Taxpayer Assistance Center Office Locator” … source(s): IRS.gov
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Additional Sources / Info:
“IRS extends tax deadline in storm-impacted areas in several states” (online article) … The IRS has pushed tax deadlines back for taxpayers in several states across the country because of storm damage from the East Coast to the West Coast … source: CBS News, April 3, 2023
“IRS Disaster Assistance” (Video) … Explanation of selection of locations to receive disaster relief, tax provisions, etc. – with further info/explanation about who (persons/households and businesses) are considered “affected tax payers” – eligible for relief and provisions … source: IRSvideos.gov
“IRS: May 15 tax deadline extended to Oct. 16 for disaster area taxpayers in California, Alabama and Georgia” … Disaster-area taxpayers in most of California and parts of Alabama and Georgia now have until Oct. 16, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. Previously, the deadline had been postponed to May 15 for these areas [contains further details on area-specific extensions] … source: IRS.gov – Newsroom, Feb. 24, 2023
“Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR) Extends Filing Deadline for Taxpayers in Declared Disaster Areas” … ALDOR is offering tax relief to Alabama taxpayers who reside or have a business in federally declared disaster areas in Alabama where damage was caused by severe weather in January. The relief measures mirror IRS measures in the same declared disaster areas … source: Alabama Dept. of Revenue (ALDOR), February 28, 2023
“IRS provides tax relief for victims of severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides in California” … Victims of severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides in California beginning March 9, 2023, now have until Oct. 16, 2023, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments [contains further details on area-specific extensions] … source: IRS.gov – Newsroom, March 17, 2023
“IRS announces tax relief for victims of severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes in Tennessee” … Victims of severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes in Tennessee from March 31 to April 1, 2023, now have until July 31, 2023, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments … [contains further details on area-specific extensions] … source: IRS.gov – Newsroom, April 10, 2023 | UPDATED: 5/17/23 – To include Giles, Johnson, and Morgan counties.
“IRS extends tax deadlines for storm victims in these 7 states” (video/article – with county/state info), source: Fox Weather, via Yahoo! Life
