2026 Tax Deadline: Does Your State Have an IRS Disaster Extension?
The IRS has extended tax deadlines in several states due to severe storms, fires, hurricanes and other natural disasters. See if you qualify for relief.
If you live in a federally declared disaster area, your April 15 deadline might have already been moved to May 1, 2026.
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. But just because your federal income tax deadline has changed doesn't mean your state tax agency has also shifted the date for when your taxes are due.
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Here's a list of states with IRS tax deadline extensions for federal income tax returns and other details you need to know if you live or have a business in an impacted area.
Note: This list contains many of the states with tax deadline extensions. However, the IRS frequently adds new states, so if you don't see your state listed here, refer to the IRS official disaster relief website for the most up-to-date listing of states with extensions.
Which states have an extended tax deadline for disaster areas?
- 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 might qualify for relief (for example, if you had records in the affected areas), you can contact the IRS at 866-562-5227 for guidance.
States with 2026 IRS tax deadline extensions
Those who reside (or do business) in one of the following states and areas might qualify for a 2026 IRS tax extension deadline:
State | Affected Areas | Disaster Relief Start Date | Tax Extension Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
The Lower Kuskokwim Regional Educational Attendance Area, Lower Yukon Regional Educational Attendance Area and Northwest Arctic Borough | Oct. 8, 2025 | May 1, 2026 | |
Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Lincoln, and Sanders counties | Dec. 10, 2025 | May 1, 2026 | |
Cheatham, Chester, Clay, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Hardeman, Hardin, Henderson, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Maury, McNairy, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Summer, Trousdale, Wayne, Williamson and Wilson counties | Jan. 22, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | |
Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, King, Kittitas, Lewis, Mason, Pierce, Samish, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Whatcom, and Yakima counties | Dec. 9, 2025 | May 1, 2026 |
Generally, the start date of a qualified storm or other natural disaster is the beginning of the period of tax relief. For instance, if a federally declared disaster starts on Dec. 10, the IRS might extend tax relief from December 10 to the new, extended deadline.
However, that's not always the case. For that reason, you'll want to check the individual IRS announcement for specifics on how your tax situation might be affected:
- Alaska IRS tax relief announcement.
- Montana IRS tax relief announcement.
- Tennessee IRS tax relief announcement.
- Washington IRS tax relief announcement.
What income tax due dates are extended for states in disaster areas?
While IRS tax deadlines are extended for the above areas, not every federal due date is extended. The following table identifies which specific filings — from individual income to excise taxes — qualify for the 2026 tax deadline relief.
State | Tax Deadlines Extended |
|---|---|
Alaska | Individual income tax returns (including payments), 2025 contributions to IRAs and HSAs, estimated tax payments due from Jan. 15 to April 15, certain payments and tax returns for payroll related to excise taxes. |
Montana | Individual income tax returns (including payments), 2025 contributions to IRAs and HSAs, estimated tax payments due from Jan. 15 to April 15, certain payments and tax returns for payroll related to excise taxes. |
Tennessee | Individual income tax returns (including payments), estimated tax payments due from Jan. 15 to April 15, certain payments and tax returns for payroll related to excise taxes. |
Washington | Individual income tax returns (including payments), 2025 contributions to IRAs and HSAs, estimated tax payments due from Jan. 15 to April 15, certain payments and tax returns for payroll related to excise taxes. |
You might have noticed: The 2025 health savings account (HSA) contribution deadline is April 15, 2026, the same date federal tax returns are due. However, qualifying taxpayers granted federal tax extensions due to severe storms have an extended HSA contribution deadline.
As a result, taxpayers granted relief can make prior-year HSA contributions until the date their federal tax returns are due.
State income tax extensions
Sometimes, a state's Division of Taxation or revenue agency extends state tax return due dates when the IRS issues tax relief.
Taxpayers with a residence or a business in the affected areas might qualify for income tax extensions with their state's Department of Revenue. Check your local jurisdiction's website for the most up-to-date information.
Read More
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- Estimated Tax Payment Due Dates for 2026
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