IRS extends tax deadline after winter storm

The Internal Revenue Service has announced an income tax return extension for individuals and businesses in Tennessee affected by Winter Storm Fern in January. Those taxpayers now have until May 22, 2026, to file federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, according to an IRS news release.

The usual federal tax deadline is April 15.

Following the disaster declaration issued by the State of Tennessee, individuals that reside or have a business in Cheatham, Chester, Clay, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Hardeman, Hardin, Henderson, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Maury, McNairy, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Summer, Trousdale, Wayne, Williamson and Wilson counties qualify for tax relief…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS