Tax Filing Deadline June 8 for Storm-Affected Taxpayers

Taxpayers in Mississippi and Tennessee affected by Winter Storm Fern now have until Monday, June 8, 2026, to file their federal and state tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service and state revenue departments granted the extension after a federal disaster declaration. Affected residents in all 82 Mississippi counties and eligible Tennessee areas can file individual income tax returns, corporate returns, and quarterly payments without penalties if filed by the deadline.

Two-Month Extension After Winter Storm Fern

Winter Storm Fern struck on January 23, 2026, and triggered a federal disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The IRS and Mississippi Department of Revenue responded by extending tax deadlines from April 15 to June 8 for all affected taxpayers. Tennessee also granted the same relief to eligible filers impacted by the storm.

What Returns and Payments Qualify

The extension covers individual income tax returns, corporate income and franchise tax returns, pass-through entity tax returns, and quarterly estimated tax payments. Taxpayers in all 82 Mississippi counties qualify automatically. The IRS said affected individuals and businesses will have until June 8, 2026, to file returns and pay any taxes originally due during the postponement period.

Penalty Abatement and State Support

The IRS will abate late filing and late payment penalties for affected taxpayers if they file by June 8. Taxpayers who received penalty notices should call the number on the notice to request abatement. Mississippi Department of Revenue staff will also work with taxpayers whose tax professionals or records were located in disaster areas, even if the taxpayer lives outside the state. Contact the state agency at (601) 923-7700 for penalty relief.

Federal Disaster Relief Framework

The extension operates under the Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act. The IRS can postpone tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines for any taxpayer in a federally declared disaster area. Taxpayers in other disaster zones, including those affected by Super Typhoon Sinlaku in the Northern Mariana Islands, received similar relief with deadlines extended to November 2, 2026. Taxpayers can request assistance through the Taxpayer Advocate Service if they face filing difficulties.

Final Thoughts

The June 8 deadline gives affected taxpayers a final window to file without penalties. Residents should contact the IRS or state revenue offices immediately if they have questions about eligibility or need penalty relief.

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