Victims of Hurricane Helene now have until May 1, 2025, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. Latest updates IR-2024-266, IRS help available to victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton; May 1 deadline now applies to individuals and businesses IR-2024-255, IRS employees help Hurricane Helene efforts; 500 phone assistors supporting FEMA, Criminal Investigation agents work on rescue efforts in North Carolina, Florida IR-2024-253, IRS provides relief for Helene; various deadlines postponed to May 1, 2025; part or all of 7 states qualify IR-2024-254, IRS granting dyed diesel penalty relief as a result of Hurricane Helene GA-2024-08, IRS announces tax relief for victims of Hurricane Helene in Georgia; various deadlines postponed to May 1, 2025 SC-2024-08, IRS announces tax relief for victims of Hurricane Helene in South Carolina; various deadlines postponed to May 1, 2025 NC-2024-08, IRS announces tax relief for victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina; various deadlines postponed to May 1, 2025 AL-2024-05, IRS announces tax relief for victims of Hurricane Helene in Alabama; various deadlines postponed to May 1, 2025 VA-2024-01, IRS announces tax relief for victims of Post-tropical Cyclone Helene in Virginia; various deadlines postponed to May 1, 2025 TN-2024-01, IRS announces tax relief for victims of Tropical Storm Helene in Tennessee; various deadlines postponed to May 1, 2025 FL-2024-08, IRS announces tax relief for victims of Hurricane Helene; various deadlines postponed to May 1, 2025 The tax relief is part of a coordinated federal response to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and is based on local damage assessments by FEMA. For information on disaster recovery, visit DisasterAssistance.gov. Other information for Hurricane Helene FEMA — Works with federal, state, local tribal and non-governmental partners to support the response across multiple states. FEMA.gov/hurricane-helene USA.gov — Lists all the government-wide information related to Hurricane Ian activities. USA.gov/hurricane-helene Tax relief in disaster situations resources Reconstructing records after a natural disaster or casualty loss — Reconstructing records after a disaster may be essential for tax purposes, getting federal assistance or insurance reimbursement. Records that you need to prove your loss may have been damaged or destroyed. Disaster assistance and emergency relief — IRS information for individuals and businesses. Disaster relief resources for tax professionals — Resources and assistance to members of the impacted payroll and practitioner community.
