Article Highlights:
- Disaster Filing Relief
- Qualifying Disaster Areas
- Types of Returns That Qualify
- Applying for Additional Extension Time
- Payment Deadline Reminder
- Relief for Other Disaster Areas
The IRS extended the standard April 15 deadline for submitting certain tax returns for some impacted taxpayers to June 17, 2024, in light of recent catastrophic catastrophes. The purpose of this extension is to help people and companies dealing with the fallout from these occurrences. The qualifying disaster locations, the kinds of returns that are eligible for this extension, and the application process for further extension time through October 15, 2024 are described below. Furthermore, we would like to remind taxpayers that even if the filing deadline is extended, payments must still be made by June 17, 2024.
Qualifying Disaster Areas - The IRS has identified several regions of the country as qualifying disaster areas for this extended deadline. Taxpayers residing or operating businesses in the following areas and counties are eligible:
Connecticut : New London County and the Tribal Nations of Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan
Michigan : Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, and Wayne
Maine : Androscoggin, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Somerset.
Washington : Spokane and Whitman.
West Virginia: Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison, Kanawha, and Roane.
Types of Returns That Qualify -The extended deadline applies to a variety of tax returns, including but not limited to:
- Individual Income Tax Returns (Form 1040 series, including 1040-ES)
- Corporate Income Tax Returns (Form 1120 series, including 1120-S)
- Partnership Returns (Form 1065)
- Estate and Trust Income Tax Returns (Form 1041 series)
- Exempt Organization Returns (Form 990 series)
- Excise Tax Returns (Form 720)
- Employment Tax Returns (Form 941 series)
Applying for Additional Extension Time - Taxpayers in the designated areas who need more time beyond the June 17, 2024, deadline can apply for an additional extension to file their returns by October 15, 2024. To do so, they must:
- File Form 4868-Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return by June 17, 2024.
- File Form 7004 - Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File Certain Business Income Tax, Information, and Other Returns by June 17, 2024.
Payment Deadline Reminder - While the IRS has extended the filing deadline, it is important to remember that any tax payments are still due by June 17, 2024. Failure to make payments by this date will result in penalties and interest charges. Taxpayers should ensure they have made all necessary payments to avoid additional financial burdens.
The IRS's decision to extend the filing deadline to June 17, 2024, for taxpayers in disaster areas provides much-needed relief during challenging times.
Disaster Relief for Other Areas - In addition to the qualifying disaster areas named in this article, the IRS has also announced filing relief for several areas in the Midwest and South affected by spring tornadoes and storms, with varying extended filing dates. For a comprehensive and the most up-to-date list of all qualifying disaster areas, taxpayers should refer to the IRS disaster relief page.
For further assistance, please contact this office.
