Taxpayers in six West Virginia counties affected by flash flooding and severe weather in February are automatically eligible for additional time to file their taxes this year.
The IRS announced earlier this month that individuals and businesses in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne, and Wyoming counties have until November 3 to file their federal tax returns. Generally, residents must file their returns by April 15.
The federal government declared a major disaster in these counties after flash flooding, severe winds, and mudslides in February killed at least three people in West Virginia and caused significant property and infrastructure damage in some areas.
The announcement is intended to give affected taxpayers more time to prepare their tax returns. Individuals do not need to apply for the extension; the IRS automatically applies it to county residents.
Residents affected by the flooding may also be eligible for financial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Emergency relief funds provided by FEMA or other government agencies can be deducted from an individual’s gross income on their tax return.
