Storm-Affected Taxpayers Get a Break: Tax Deadlines Extended to November 2025

• Author: Elizabeth Miller
• Posted: 2025-03-19

The IRS has officially extended tax filing deadlines for individuals and businesses in West Virginia impacted by severe storms, flooding, and landslides starting February 15, 2025.

If you could use a little extra help, see what benefits you can claim here.

Highlights of the Relief

• New Deadline: Taxpayers now have until November 3, 2025 to file returns and make payments without penalties.
• Covered Payments: Includes income taxes, estimated quarterly payments, and payroll taxes.
• Penalty Relief: Payments missed between February 15 and March 3, 2025, won’t be penalized if completed by March 3, 2025.

Who Qualifies?

• Residents and businesses in FEMA-designated disaster counties automatically qualify.
• Those impacted but not updated with the IRS should call 866-562-5227 for assistance.

Additional Relief Programs

• Claim disaster-related losses not covered by insurance.
• Penalty-free early retirement plan withdrawals for those impacted.
• SNAP food assistance is available to help affected families cover groceries.

Need Tax Help?

Free tax preparation services are available through:

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
• Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)

For updates or disaster relief resources, visit the IRS Disaster Assistance Center.

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