Important IRS Deadline Reminder for Alabama Taxpayers

Important IRS Deadline Reminder for Alabama Taxpayers. In the aftermath of severe storms and tornadoes that struck parts of Alabama earlier this year, the IRS has announced a crucial deadline extension for taxpayers residing in specific counties. This extension affects several aspects of tax compliance, and it is essential for eligible individuals and entities to take note of the revised deadline.

Revised Filing Deadline: October 16

Residents in the following Alabama counties are granted an extended filing deadline until October 16:

• Autauga
• Barbour
• Chambers
• Conecuh
• Coosa
• Dallas
• Elmore
• Greene
• Hale
• Mobile
• Morgan
• Sumter
• Tallapoosa

This extension applies to a range of tax-related matters, including the filing of tax returns and payments. Initially scheduled for April 18, the deadline was pushed back due to the extensive damage caused by the storms and tornadoes that occurred on January 12.

Extension Beyond Alabama

The extension due to natural disasters isn’t exclusive to Alabama. Nine counties in Georgia, namely Butts, Crisp, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Pike, Spalding, and Troup, also share the October 16 deadline due to the same weather-related events. Moreover, fifty-five counties in California are included in this extended deadline, stemming from three separate disaster declarations issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Qualifying for the October 16 Deadline

Taxpayers eligible for the October 16 deadline extension encompass the following categories:

1. 2022 Individual Income Tax Returns and Payments: Originally due on April 18.
2. Contributions to IRAs and Health Savings Accounts for 2022: For qualifying taxpayers.
3. Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments for 2022: Normally due on April 18, June 15, and September 15.
4. Calendar-Year 2022 Partnership and S Corporation Returns: Typically due on March 15.
5. Calendar-Year 2022 Corporate and Fiduciary Income Tax Returns and Payments: Originally due on April 18.
6. Quarterly Payroll and Excise Tax Returns: Normally due on May 1 and July 31.
7. Calendar-Year 2022 Returns for Tax-Exempt Organizations: Typically due on May 15.

IRS Assistance and Contact Information

The IRS is actively providing filing and penalty relief to taxpayers with an address of record within the designated disaster areas. There is no need to initiate contact with the agency for this relief. However, if residents in these areas do receive late filing or late penalty notices, they should promptly reach out to the IRS using the contact information provided on the notice.

Stay informed and ensure compliance with the revised October 16 deadline to avoid any tax-related complications.