WASHINGTON – Victims of this week’s nor’easter will get two more days to file their taxes, the Internal Revenue Service said.
“Because this unusually forceful storm hit within 24 hours of the filing deadline, we are giving affected taxpayers 48 additional hours,” said Mark W. Everson, commissioner of the IRS.
The agency decided to offer the extension to those affected because the storm caused power outages and public transportation problems across the Northeast, “making it difficult in some cases, if not impossible … to meet the April 17 filing deadline.”
Those directly affected by the storm have until midnight Thursday to file their taxes without incurring penalties. Affected taxpayers filing paper returns tomorrow or Thursday should mark them with the words “April 16 storm,” the IRS said. Those who e-file should use their software’s “disaster” feature, if it has one.
The IRS reminds others that, if they can’t meet tonight’s filing deadline, they can get an automatic six-month extension – if they submit their request by midnight tonight. But any taxes they owe still will be due by midnight, and should be paid when they file their free extension request.
Monthly installment payment plans also are available, though interest is charged each month on the unpaid portion and the IRS charges a fee to set up such plans.
Additional information is available at www.irs.gov/newsroom.
