The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has granted a two-week extension for tax filing in several states affected by Hurricane Helene, including Georgia.

Georgians now have until May 1 to file their taxes. But, does this only mean parts of Georgia?

When are taxes due in Georgia?

Everyone, because the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared all 159 counties in the state disaster areas following the hurricane’s impact.

In fact, there are several other states that get an extension until May 1, as well:

Additionally, certain parts of Florida, Tennessee and Virginia will also get extensions.

When is the usual deadline for tax returns?

According to the IRS, to avoid paying interest and penalties, the due date for tax filing is April 15.

Hurricane Helene

Helene was a Category 4. It came across Georgia in late September, bringing severe winds, heavy rain, surges of 15-20 feet and mass flooding. It veered slightly off the predicted path and swept across middle Georgia, and left a significant impact on the Augusta area.

Helene caused 220 deaths total, 37 of them in Georgia.

Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at [email protected]m.

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: When are taxes due in Georgia? Tax deadline extended in GA in 2025