IRS Announces Deadline Relief for Louisiana Storm Victims

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the postponement of certain tax-related deadlines for severe winter storms in the state of Louisiana until March 31, 2026. The tax relief postpones various tax filing deadlines that began on January 22, 2026. Affected individuals and households who reside or have a business in the state of Louisiana, as well as taxpayers with records located in the covered area that are needed to meet covered deadlines, qualify for relief.

In addition to extending certain tax filing and tax payment deadlines, the relief includes completion of many time-sensitive, tax-related acts described in IRS Revenue Procedure 2018-58 and Treasury Regulation 301.7508A-1(c)(1). Affected taxpayers with a covered deadline on or after the beginning date, and before March 31, 2026, will have until March 31, 2026, to complete the acts. This includes Form 5500 series returns that are required to be filed during this period.

“Affected taxpayer” automatically includes any individuals who live, and businesses whose principal place of business is located, in the covered disaster area. Those who reside or have a business located outside the covered disaster area, but have been affected by the disaster, may contact the IRS to request relief. Taxpayers should consult with their tax advisor to understand the impact of the deadline relief on their own situation.