Tax deadline for Georgians extended to May 1 due to Hurricane Helene

A car is partially submerged in water in a neighborhood in Atlanta.
One of several stranded cars is seen at a flooded apartment complex after Hurricane Helene passed the area on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ron Harris)

While many Georgians are rushing to mail their taxes by April 15, some may not be aware that the state and federal deadline for 2025 was extended by two weeks due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

The Internal Revenue Service and the Georgia Department of Revenue announced in October that certain return and payment deadlines for taxpayers would be extended to May 1, 2025. The extension applies to both individuals and businesses in Georgia.

“This extension applies to return filing and other essential actions as detailed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS),” said State Revenue Commissioner Frank O’Connell in an October press release. “Our hearts are with everyone facing the challenges brought by this storm, and we encourage all Georgians to follow the guidance of Governor Kemp, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, and their local news outlets and authorities.”