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Florida residents impacted by federal disaster declarations now have until May 1, 2025, to file their taxes.
In response to federal disaster declarations in 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended the tax filing deadline for individuals and businesses in Florida, as well as other affected states, until May 1, 2025. This deadline delay provides taxpayers in these regions extra time to file their returns without facing penalties or interest.
IRS Deadline Extension
The IRS’s move to delay the April 15 filing deadline comes as part of the federal government’s response to natural disasters that affected Florida and several other states in 2024. Florida residents and businesses can now take advantage of an additional two weeks, with the new filing deadline set for Thursday, May 1, 2025.
The extension applies to everyone in the state of Florida, along with residents in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. These states were all included in the federal disaster declarations, and as a result, all taxpayers in these areas are granted the extension.
Affected Areas and Additional Extensions
The IRS has also announced that other regions affected by federal disasters will see similar extensions, with some locations being granted filing delays well into the fall of 2025. For instance, in Los Angeles County, California, the deadline has been pushed to October 15, 2025, due to wildfires. Similarly, taxpayers in parts of Kentucky now have until November 3, 2025, to file their returns.
How to Request Additional Extensions
For those who need even more time beyond the May 1 deadline, the IRS offers the possibility of filing for further extensions. Taxpayers who wish to extend their filing period must formally request an extension, and more information on how to do so is available on the IRS website at IRS.gov/extensions.
Why the Extension?
The extension is part of the IRS’s ongoing efforts to help taxpayers affected by disasters, ensuring that they have the time needed to manage their financial responsibilities without the added stress of looming deadlines. These types of extensions are not uncommon and are issued when significant natural disasters—such as hurricanes, floods, or wildfires—disrupt everyday life and financial processes.
Conclusion: Additional Time to File Taxes
For Florida residents and businesses who were impacted by the 2024 federal disaster declarations, the IRS’s decision to push back the tax deadline provides important relief. Taxpayers now have until May 1, 2025, to file their federal returns without penalties, with the option to request further extensions if needed.
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