Thursday, October 1, 2026 / U.S. TAX & POLICY COVERAGE
Tax ReliefNews.

Understand the news.
Make informed decisions.

Taxpayer resources
LOCAL RELIEF / FEDERAL DEADLINES

Know the location.
Check the deadline.

Search covered counties, tribal areas and other locations. A listed state does not mean the entire state qualifies.

17Tracked active announcements
10States & territories represented
IRS index last checkedOct 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM PDT

The tracker checks IRS announcements hourly and displays records with an explicit postponed date and readable coverage statement. It is not an exhaustive eligibility list. Filing, payment and deposit rules can differ; verify the applicable guidance before relying on a date. How disaster relief works →

17 announcementsReset filters
POSTPONED DEADLINENorthern Mariana Islands

Super Typhoon Sinlaku in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; various deadlines postponed to Nov. 2, 2026

Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), individuals and households affected by Super Typhoon Sinlaku that reside or have a business in the Northern Islands, Rota, Saipan and Tinian qualify for tax relief.

Filing scope & important exceptions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Super Typhoon Sinlaku in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands that began on April 11, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Nov. 2, 2026, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The Nov 2, 2026, deadline applies to individual income tax returns and payments normally due on or after April 11, 2026. Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after April 11, 2026, and before April 27, 2026, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by April 27, 2026.

The Nov. 2, 2026, deadline also applies to affected quarterly payroll and certain excise tax returns normally due on April 30, July 31, and Oct. 31, 2026.

These are federal announcement details. Check state-tax relief separately. Understand filing versus payment deadlines →

Source checked Oct 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM PDT
POSTPONED DEADLINEMississippi

severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding in the State of Mississippi, various deadlines postponed to Nov. 2, 2026

Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), individuals and households that reside or have a business in Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln, and Wilkinson counties qualify for tax relief.

Filing scope & important exceptions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in the State of Mississippi affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on May 6, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Nov. 2, 2026, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The Nov. 2, 2026, deadline applies to individuals who had a valid extension to file their 2025 individual income tax return. Because tax payments related to these 2025 returns were due on April 15, 2026, those payments are not eligible for this relief.

Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after May 6, 2026, and before May 21, 2026, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by May 21, 2026.

The Nov 2, 2026, deadline also applies to affected quarterly payroll and certain excise tax returns normally due on July 31, 2026.

These are federal announcement details. Check state-tax relief separately. Understand filing versus payment deadlines →

Source checked Oct 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM PDT
POSTPONED DEADLINEMichigan

severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in the State of Michigan, various deadlines postponed to Nov. 2, 2026

Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), individuals and households that reside or have a business in Alcona, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Barry, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Eaton, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Iosco, Iron, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Lake, Manistee, Marquette, Mecosta, Menominee, Missaukee, Montcalm, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Tuscola, Washtenaw, and Wexford counties qualify for tax relief.

Filing scope & important exceptions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in the State of Michigan affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 10, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Nov. 2, 2026, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The Nov. 2, 2026, deadline applies to affected individuals who normally would have been required to file their 2025 individual income tax returns and pay any tax due on April 15, 2026. It also applies to individuals who had a valid extension to file their 2025 return.

Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after April 10, 2026, and before April 27, 2026, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by April 27, 2026.

The Nov. 2, 2026, deadline also applies to affected quarterly payroll and certain excise tax returns normally due on April 30 and July 31, 2026.

These are federal announcement details. Check state-tax relief separately. Understand filing versus payment deadlines →

Source checked Oct 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM PDT
POSTPONED DEADLINEWisconsin

severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in the State of Wisconsin, various deadlines postponed to Nov. 2, 2026

Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), individuals and households that reside in Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marathon, Milwaukee, Outagamie, Racine, Rock, Sauk, Vernon, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, and Winnebago counties, as well as the Oneida Indian Reservation qualify for tax relief.

Filing scope & important exceptions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in the State of Wisconsin affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 13, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Nov. 2, 2026, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The Nov. 2, 2026, deadline applies to affected taxpayers who normally would have been required to file their 2025 individual income tax returns and pay any tax due on April 15, 2026. It also applies to taxpayers who had a valid extension to file their 2025 return.

Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after April 13, 2026, and before April 28, 2026, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by April 28, 2026.

The Nov. 2, 2026, deadline also applies to affected quarterly payroll and certain excise tax returns normally due on April 30 and July 31, 2026.

These are federal announcement details. Check state-tax relief separately. Understand filing versus payment deadlines →

Source checked Oct 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM PDT
POSTPONED DEADLINENebraska

April wildfires in central Nebraska, various deadlines postponed to Feb. 1, 2027

Following the disaster declaration issued by the State of Nebraska, individuals and households that reside or have a business in Custer County qualify for tax relief.

Filing scope & important exceptions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by the Pressey Fire in central Nebraska that began on April 22, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline applies to individuals who had a valid extension to file their 2025 individual income tax return. Because tax payments related to these 2025 returns were due on April 15, 2026, those payments are not eligible for this relief.

Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after April 22, 2026, and before May 7, 2026, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by May 7, 2026.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline also applies to affected quarterly payroll and certain excise tax returns normally due on July 31, 2026, and Nov. 2, 2026.

These are federal announcement details. Check state-tax relief separately. Understand filing versus payment deadlines →

Source checked Oct 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM PDT
POSTPONED DEADLINENebraska

June wildfires in Nebraska, various deadlines postponed to Feb. 1, 2027

Following the disaster declaration issued by the State of Nebraska, individuals and households that reside or have business in Sioux County qualify for tax relief.

Filing scope & important exceptions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Nebraska that were affected by wildfires that began on June 9, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline applies to individual income tax returns and payments normally due on or after June 9, 2026. Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after June 9, 2026, and before June 24, 2026, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by June 24, 2026.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline also applies to affected quarterly payroll and certain excise tax returns normally due on July 31, 2026, and Nov. 2, 2026.

These are federal announcement details. Check state-tax relief separately. Understand filing versus payment deadlines →

Source checked Oct 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM PDT
POSTPONED DEADLINENebraska

March wildfires in Nebraska, various deadlines postponed to Feb. 1, 2027

Following the disaster declaration issued by the State of Nebraska, individuals and households that reside or have a business in Morrill, Garden, Arthur, Keith, Grant, Lincoln, Dawson, Frontier, Saunders, and Red Willow counties qualify for tax relief.

Filing scope & important exceptions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Nebraska that were affected by wildfires that began on March 12, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline applies to individual income tax returns and payments normally due on or after March 12, 2026. Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after March 12, 2026, and before March 27, 2026, will be abated as long as the tax deposits were made by March 27, 2026.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline also applies to affected quarterly payroll and certain excise tax returns normally due on April 30, July 31, and Nov. 2.

These are federal announcement details. Check state-tax relief separately. Understand filing versus payment deadlines →

Source checked Oct 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM PDT
POSTPONED DEADLINENebraska

May wildfires in Nebraska, various deadlines postponed to Feb. 1, 2027

Following the disaster declaration issued by the State of Nebraska, individuals and households that reside or have business in Dawes County qualify for tax relief.

Filing scope & important exceptions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Nebraska that were affected by wildfires that began on May 16, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline applies to individual income tax returns and payments normally due on or after May 16, 2026. Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after May 16, 2026, and before June 1, 2026, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by June 1, 2026.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline also applies to affected quarterly payroll and certain excise tax returns normally due on July 31, 2026, and Nov. 2, 2026.

These are federal announcement details. Check state-tax relief separately. Understand filing versus payment deadlines →

Source checked Oct 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM PDT
POSTPONED DEADLINENorthern Mariana Islands

Super Typhoon Bavi in the Northern Mariana Islands, various deadlines postponed to Feb. 1, 2027

Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), individuals and households that reside or have a business on the islands of Rota, Saipan and Tinian qualify for tax relief.

Filing scope & important exceptions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands affected by Super Typhoon Bavi that began on July 4, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline applies to individuals who had a valid extension to file their 2025 individual income tax return. Because tax payments related to these 2025 returns were due on April 15, 2026, those payments are not eligible for this relief.

Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after July 4, 2026, and before July 19, 2026, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by July 19, 2026.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline also applies to affected quarterly payroll and certain excise tax returns normally due on July 31, 2026, Nov. 2, 2026, and Feb. 1, 2027.

These are federal announcement details. Check state-tax relief separately. Understand filing versus payment deadlines →

Source checked Oct 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM PDT
POSTPONED DEADLINEMississippi

Tropical Storm Arthur in Mississippi, various deadlines postponed to Feb. 1, 2027

Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), individuals and households that reside or have a business in Covington, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, Stone, and Wayne counties qualify for tax relief.

Filing scope & important exceptions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Mississippi affected by Tropical Storm Arthur that began on June 18, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline applies to individuals who had a valid extension to file their 2025 individual income tax return. Because tax payments related to these 2025 returns were due on April 15, 2026, those payments are not eligible for this relief.

Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after June 18, 2026, and before July 6, 2026, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by July 6, 2026.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline also applies to affected quarterly payroll and certain excise tax returns normally due on July 31, 2026, Nov. 2, 2026, and Feb. 1, 2027.

These are federal announcement details. Check state-tax relief separately. Understand filing versus payment deadlines →

Source checked Oct 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM PDT
POSTPONED DEADLINENebraska

severe storms in Nebraska, various deadlines postponed to Feb. 1, 2027

Following the disaster declaration issued by the State of Nebraska, individuals and households that reside or have a business in Buffalo, Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Nemaha, Richardson, Thayer, Thurston, and Howard counties qualify for tax relief.

Filing scope & important exceptions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by severe storms in Nebraska that began on May 15, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline applies to individuals who had a valid extension to file their 2025 individual income tax return. Because tax payments related to these 2025 returns were due on April 15, 2026, those payments are not eligible for this relief.

Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after May 15, 2026, and before June 1, 2026, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by June 1, 2026.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline also applies to affected quarterly payroll and certain excise tax returns normally due on July 31, 2026, and Nov. 2, 2026.

These are federal announcement details. Check state-tax relief separately. Understand filing versus payment deadlines →

Source checked Oct 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM PDT
POSTPONED DEADLINESouth Dakota

severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding in the Oglala Sioux Tribe, various deadlines postponed to Feb. 1, 2027

Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), individuals and households that reside or have a business in the Oglala Sioux Tribe qualify for tax relief.

Filing scope & important exceptions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in the Oglala Sioux Tribe affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding that began on June 2, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline applies to individuals who had a valid extension to file their 2025 individual income tax return. Because tax payments related to these 2025 returns were due on April 15, 2026, those payments are not eligible for this relief.

Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after June 2, 2026, and before June 17, 2026, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by June 17, 2026.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline also applies to affected quarterly payroll and certain excise tax returns normally due on July 31, and Nov. 2, 2026.

These are federal announcement details. Check state-tax relief separately. Understand filing versus payment deadlines →

Source checked Oct 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM PDT
POSTPONED DEADLINEIndiana

severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding in Indiana, various deadlines postponed to Feb. 1, 2027

Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), individuals and households that reside or have a business in Carroll, Dearborn, Decatur, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Lake, LaPorte, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Porter, Pulaski, Randolph, Rush, Tipton, Union, and Wayne Counties qualify for tax relief.

Filing scope & important exceptions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Indiana affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on Aug. 11, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline applies to individuals who had a valid extension to file their 2025 individual income tax return. Because tax payments related to these 2025 returns were due on April 15, 2026, those payments are not eligible for this relief.

Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after Aug. 11, 2026, and before Aug. 26, 2026, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by Aug. 26, 2026.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline also applies to affected quarterly payroll and certain excise tax returns normally due on Nov. 2, 2026.

These are federal announcement details. Check state-tax relief separately. Understand filing versus payment deadlines →

Source checked Oct 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM PDT
POSTPONED DEADLINEWest Virginia

severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides in West Virginia, various deadlines postponed to Feb. 1, 2027

Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), individuals and households that reside or have a business in Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie, and Upshur counties qualify for tax relief.

Filing scope & important exceptions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in West Virginia affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides that began on July 21, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline applies to individuals who had a valid extension to file their 2025 individual income tax return. Because tax payments related to these 2025 returns were due on April 15, 2026, those payments are not eligible for this relief.

Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after July 21, 2026, and before Aug. 5, 2026, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by Aug. 5, 2026.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline also applies to affected quarterly payroll and certain excise tax returns normally due on July 31, 2026, Nov. 2, 2026, and Feb. 1, 2027.

These are federal announcement details. Check state-tax relief separately. Understand filing versus payment deadlines →

Source checked Oct 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM PDT
POSTPONED DEADLINEHawaii

the earthquake in Hawaii County; various deadlines postponed to Feb. 1, 2027

Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), individuals and households that reside or have a business in Hawaii County qualify for tax relief.

Filing scope & important exceptions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses impacted by the earthquake in Hawaii County that began on May 22, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline applies to individuals who had a valid extension to file their 2025 individual income tax return. Because tax payments related to these 2025 returns were due on April 15, 2026, those payments are not eligible for this relief.

Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after May 22, 2026, and before June 8, 2026, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by June 8, 2026.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline also applies to affected quarterly payroll and certain excise tax returns normally due on July 31, and Nov. 2, 2026.

These are federal announcement details. Check state-tax relief separately. Understand filing versus payment deadlines →

Source checked Oct 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM PDT
POSTPONED DEADLINEWashington

wildfires in Douglas County Washington, various deadlines postponed to Feb. 1, 2027

Following the disaster declaration issued by the State of Washington, individuals and households that reside or have a business in Douglas County qualify for tax relief.

Filing scope & important exceptions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by wildfires in Washington that began on July 31, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline applies to individuals who had a valid extension to file their 2025 individual income tax return. Because tax payments related to these 2025 returns were due on April 15, 2026, those payments are not eligible for this relief.

Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after July 31, 2026, and before Aug. 17, 2026, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by Aug. 17, 2026.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline also applies to affected quarterly payroll and certain excise tax returns normally due on July 31, 2026, and Nov. 2, 2026.

These are federal announcement details. Check state-tax relief separately. Understand filing versus payment deadlines →

Source checked Oct 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM PDT
POSTPONED DEADLINEWashington

wildfires in Washington, various deadlines postponed to Feb. 1, 2027

Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), individuals and households that reside or have a business in Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens, and Yakima Counties qualify for tax relief. This relief also extends to businesses and residents within the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, and Spokane Tribe of Indians.

Filing scope & important exceptions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Washington affected by wildfires that began on July 31, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline applies to individuals who had a valid extension to file their 2025 individual income tax return. Because tax payments related to these 2025 returns were due on April 15, 2026, those payments are not eligible for this relief.

Penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after July 31, 2026, and before Aug. 17, 2026, will be abated as long as the tax deposits are made by Aug. 17, 2026.

The Feb. 1, 2027, deadline also applies to affected quarterly payroll and certain excise tax returns normally due on July 31, 2026, and Nov. 2, 2026.

These are federal announcement details. Check state-tax relief separately. Understand filing versus payment deadlines →

Source checked Oct 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM PDT