IRS extends tax deadline for residents of Florida. Find out the reasons behind the extension and the new due date.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Floridians now have until May 1, 2025, to file their federal tax returns, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

The IRS made the announcement after Hurricane Milton ripped through Florida on Oct. 5, 2024.

The extension applies to individuals and business tax returns for Floridians, according to the IRS.

According to a statement by the IRS, the declaration enables the IRS to delay specific tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines for taxpayers in the affected area.

Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Orlando,also posted a reminder on social media on Friday.

According to the IRS, the deadline applies to:

• Any individual or business that has a 2024 return normally due during March or April 2025.

• This includes individuals, C corporations, and tax-exempt organizations with valid extensions to file their federal returns for the calendar year 2023. It is important to note that payments for these returns do not qualify for the extension as they were due before the hurricane occurred last spring.

• 2024 quarterly estimated tax payments normally due on Jan. 15, 2025, and 2025 estimated tax payments normally due on April 15, 2025.

• Quarterly payroll and excise tax returns normally due on Oct. 31, 2024, Jan. 31, 2025, and April 30, 2025.

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