119th Congress
H.R. 517

Lets IRS delay tax deadlines after state disasters

Lets the IRS postpone tax deadlines for people hurt by state-declared disasters when a governor asks, and gives some taxpayers 120 days instead of 60.

  • IRS could delay deadlines when a governor requests it for a state-declared disaster
  • Applies to all states plus D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and other U.S. territories
  • Delay covers filing returns, paying taxes, retirement contributions and collections
  • Automatic extra time for certain taxpayers would grow to 120 days from 60

Became law · Public Law 119-29

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