The IRS has once again extended the tax filing and payment deadlines in most parts of California due to destruction caused by landslides, mudslides, and severe storms. Now those Californians have until October 16th to file, as opposed to the previously announced May 15th date.

The IRS has extended the fourth quarter 2022 estimated tax payment deadline to October 16th. The 2023 estimated tax payments due on April 18th, June 15th, and September 15th, as well as the quarterly payroll and excise tax returns due on January 31st, April 30th, and July 31st, have also been delayed until October 16th. No contact or extension paperwork is necessary to take advantage of the extended time. If taxpayers receive penalty notifications within the postponed period, they should contact the number provided for the penalty to be waived.

The general filing and payment deadline for 2022 federal tax returns is Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

If you live in a region covered by a federal disaster declaration, you may have additional time to file your return and pay any tax due. The IRS has extended the deadline for residents of certain counties in Alabama and Georgia affected by severe storms, along with many areas of California, to October 16, 2023. The IRS disaster relief webpage (link below) lists all counties and regions that have been granted extended deadlines.

The October 16 extended deadline also applies to 2022 fourth-quarter estimated tax payments, which were originally due on January 17, 2023. In addition, eligible taxpayers will have until October 16 to make their 2022 HSA or IRA contributions.

IRS Disaster Relief Page: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-relief-in-disaster-situations