The Internal Revenue Service has announced tax extensions to those affected by Hurricane Helene and terrorist attacks in Israel.
Taxpayers who had requested an extension earlier in the year to file their 2023 tax return are scheduled to file by Tuesday, Oct. 15. Deadlines have been adjusted in some areas of the country.
According to a release, the convenient electronic filing option and IRS Free File are still available.
The IRS encourages those with extensions to file before the deadline to avoid possible penalties while also giving disaster-area taxpayers and military members more time.
The Category 4 hurricane made landfall in Florida on Sept. 26. Now, individuals who have businesses or reside in those affected areas could be hit with more storms as Hurricane Milton heads for Florida this week.
Those already affected by Hurricane Helene with addresses recorded in the areas hit will have until May 1 to file.
Taxpayers affected by the terrorist attacks in Israel have until Sept. 30, 2025, according to the release. Military members usually have 180 days after they leave a combat zone to file.
Depending on the county, some places in Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and West Virginia have until Nov. 1 to file.
While those in some areas of Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Virgin Islands, and Washington state have until Feb. 3.
Earlier this week, the IRS also issued more than 500 customer service representatives from both Dallas and Philadelphia to help with FEMA phone operations to help the victims of Hurricane Helene.
IRS employees take calls for FEMA from disaster victims for initial information to receive federal relief assistance.
