Tax breaks in disaster-affected areas

It’s that time again when natural disasters occur. From tornadoes, wildfires, and floods to earthquakes and storms, the IRS typically issues bulletins with scheduled delays in filing. The Intuit® Tax Pro Center will update this article whenever a new bulletin is available, so check back frequently to get clear guidance and you, your firm, and your clients.

West Virginia: March 17, 2025

The IRS recently announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of West Virginia affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that began on Feb. 15, 2025. These taxpayers now have until Nov. 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Currently, individuals and households that reside or have a business in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne, and Wyoming counties qualify for tax relief.

The same relief will be available to any other counties added later to the disaster area. The current list of eligible localities is always available on the tax relief in disaster situations page on IRS.gov.

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