Tax Day 2024 is April 15. That's the day taxes are due for most taxpayers. However, each year, the IRS extends tax deadlines for taxpayers in designated areas impacted by severe storms and natural disasters.
The IRS announces these tax deadline extensions for various states as disasters occur. The new tax deadlines may be different for different states. Also, individual states may or may not conform their state tax deadlines to the extended federal tax deadlines.
Note: The 2023 health savings account (HSA) deadline is April 15, 2024, when federal tax returns are due. However, qualifying taxpayers granted federal tax extensions due to severe storms also have extended HSA contribution deadlines.
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Taxpayers granted relief can make prior-year HSA contributions until the date their federal tax returns are due.
Here's a list of states with IRS tax deadline extensions for 2023 federal income tax returns (normally filed now, in early 2024) and other details you need to know if you're in an impacted area.
States with IRS extended tax deadline due to natural disasters
The extended tax deadline for each state below might only apply to certain counties or parishes. The IRS will automatically grant tax deadline extensions for taxpayers who live or have businesses in those areas.
However, other taxpayers may qualify for relief (for example, if you had records in the affected areas), you can contact the IRS at 866-562-5227 for guidance.
Alaska
Alaska tax deadline extension
A severe storm on Nov. 20, 2023 caused a landslide above the Zimovia Highway just outside of Wrangell, Alaska. The landslide resulted in at least three confirmed fatalities and destroyed three homes.
President Joe Biden declared the Wrangell Cooperative Association of Alaska Tribal Nation a disaster area earlier this month. As a result, businesses and individuals affected by the disaster now have until July 15, 2024 to meet various federal tax filing and payment obligations originally due between Nov. 20, 2023 and July 15, 2024.
For more information, see the IRS news release for Alaska tax relief.
California
California tax deadline extension 2024
Severe storms and flooding hit the San Diego area, beginning on Jan. 21, resulting in at least three fatalities. The storms also caused damage to several hundred homes and impacted "lower-income neighborhoods" the most, according to the Gov. Gavin Newsom.
As a result, affected California businesses and individuals now have until June 17, 2024, to meet various tax filing and payment obligations, including filing their 2023 federal tax returns.
Currently, this California tax deadline relief is only available for taxpayers who live or have businesses in San Diego County. However, the tax relief will extend to any California localities later added to the disaster area.
For more information, see the IRS California tax relief announcement and Kiplinger's report: California Tax Deadline Extension 2024: What You Need to Know.
Connecticut
Connecticut tax deadline extension
Severe storms and flooding hit parts of Connecticut beginning on Jan. 10, 2024. The storms caused a partial dam break, which left thousands of residents without power.
Affected businesses and residents in parts of Connecticut now have until June 17, 2024, to meet various tax deadlines originally due between Jan. 10, 2024, and June 17, 2024.
Currently, only New London County, including the Mohegan Tribal Nation and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, has been granted tax relief. However, additional areas may be added in the future.
For more information, see Tax Relief for Connecticut Storm Victims.
Hawaii
Hawaii tax deadline extension
On August 8, 2023, a devastating series of wildfires broke out in Hawaii, resulting in the loss of at least 115 lives and damage to over 3,000 properties, including several homes, businesses, and historical landmarks.
The IRS originally granted a Hawaii tax deadline extension of Feb. 15, 2024. However, the agency recently announced that extension has been extended to Aug. 7, 2024. The new deadline applies to various tax payment and filing obligations, including filing 2023 federal tax returns.
The tax relief applies to those who live or have businesses in Maui and Hawaii counties.
For more information, see IRS Further Extends Hawaii Tax Deadline Due To Wildfires.
Maine
IRS extends Maine tax deadline
The IRS has granted Maine tax relief to areas of the state impacted by severe storms late last year. Affected taxpayers now have extended tax deadlines of June 17, 2024, to file certain tax returns and make tax payments.
Severe storms hit areas of Maine on Dec. 17, 2023. High winds left more than half a million people without power and caused more than $20 million in public infrastructure damage.
The following Maine counties have been granted a tax deadline extension to June 17, 2024.
- Androscoggin and Franklin counties
- Hancock, Kennebec, and Oxford counties
- Penobscot and Piscataquis counties
- Somerset, Waldo, and Washington counties
For more information, see Maine Tax Relief Granted Following Severe Storms.
Other areas of Maine have also been granted an IRS tax deadline extension following a separate set of severe storms and flooding that began on Jan. 9, 2024. The storms caused widespread power outages and caused millions of dollars worth of damage to businesses and homes.
Individuals who live or have businesses in the following Maine counties now have until July 15, 2024 to file their 2023 federal tax returns.
- Cumberland, Hancock and Knox counties
- Lincoln, Sagadahoc and Waldo counties
- Washington and York counties
For more information, see the IRS announcement for the July 15 Maine tax deadline extension.
Michigan
Michigan tax deadline extension
At least seven tornadoes hit parts of Michigan on Aug. 24 last year, resulting in two confirmed fatalities. Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power, and the storms also caused significant property damage and road closures.
As a result, the IRS has announced extended tax deadlines for taxpayers affected by the severe weather. Qualifying Michigan taxpayers now have until June 17, 2024, to meet various tax obligations originally due between Aug. 24, 2023, and June 17, 2024. This relief applies to 2023 federal income tax returns originally due April 15, 2024.
Currently, the IRS tax deadline extensions apply to taxpayers who live or have businesses in the following Michigan counties:
- Eaton, Ingham, and Ionia
- Kent, Livingston, and Macomb
- Monroe, Oakland, and Wayne
For more information, see the IRS' Michigan tax relief news release.
Rhode Island
IRS extends Rhode Island tax deadline
The IRS has granted federal tax relief for taxpayers impacted by severe storms in Providence County Rhode Island. Individuals and businesses affected by the severe storms now have until June 17, 2024 file their 2023 federal income tax returns.
Storms and four tornadoes, which caused severe flooding, hit Providence County, Rhode Island between Sept. 10 to Sept. 13, 2023. The county was issued a federal disaster area declaration earlier this year.
For more information, see Tax Relief for Rhode Island Storm Victims.
Individuals and families in other parts of Rhode Island have also been granted federal tax relief. Taxpayers who live or have businesses in Kent, Providence and Washington counties have more time to file their 2023 federal tax returns.
Following a separate set of severe storms and flooding that began on Dec. 17, 2023 and Jan. 9, 2024, impacted individuals and businesses have an extended IRS tax deadline of July 15, 2024.
For more information, see the IRS announcement for the July 15 Rhode Island tax relief.
Tennessee
Tennessee tax deadline extension
Severe tornadoes and storms hit parts of Tennessee, beginning on Dec. 9, 2023. The storms caused six fatalities and damage to more than 1,000 homes. As a result, affected taxpayers in Tennessee now have until June 17, 2024, to file their 2023 federal income tax returns.
Four Tennessee counties have been declared federal disaster areas and qualify for tax relief.
- Davidson County
- Dickson County
- Montgomery County
- Sumner County
For more information, see Tennessee Tax Deadline Extension Following Tornadoes.
Washington
Washington tax deadline extension
Taxpayers who live or have businesses in Spokane County, Washington now have until June 17, 2024, to meet various tax filing and payment obligations originally due between Aug. 18, 2023, and June 17, 2024.
Beginning on Aug. 18, 2023, the Gray Fire and Oregon Road Fire consumed tens of thousands of acres and forced thousands to evacuate their homes. More than 100 buildings were destroyed, and two fatalities were reported.
If you were impacted by the Washington fires last year, see the IRS news release for more information about what tax relief is available.
West Virginia
West Virginia tax deadline extension
Between Aug. 28 and Aug 30., areas of West Virginia were hit by severe storms, which caused flooding, landslides, and mudslides.
Taxpayers affected by the storms now have until June 17, 2024 to meet various tax filing and payment deadlines originally due between Aug. 28, 2023, and June 17, 2024. The IRS announced extended tax deadlines for the following West Virginia counties:
- Boone County
- Calhoun County
- Clay County
- Harrison County
- Kanawha County
For more information, see the IRS West Virginia tax relief news release.
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