All NC taxpayers get an extended deadline to file & pay taxes this year, IRS says
Find updated information about tax deadlines here.
Taxpayers in North Carolina are automatically eligible to file and pay their taxes later this year. The new deadline is Thursday, May 1 to file both federal and state taxes.
“This was a combination of federal disaster relief for both Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby. Between the 2 federally declared disasters, taxpayers in all 100 N.C. counties automatically qualify for the May 1 deadline for filing and paying any federal taxes due,” a spokesperson for the Internal Revenue Service told The News & Observer in an email.
A state tax filing and payment extension applies to all taxpayers who live in North Carolina as well.
“The deadline for most calendar year taxpayers to file and pay income tax without incurring a penalty is May 1, 2025,” a recent release from the NC Department of Revenue says.
Why is the tax filing deadline later?
All taxpaying North Carolina residents are considered victims of Hurricane Helene, the IRS spokesperson confirmed to The N&O.
Select residents who live in disaster counties (designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency) are also eligible for interest relief. Visit ncdor.gov to see which counties qualify.
Note: While all North Carolina residents have until May 1 to file and pay without being assessed penalties, those who live in non-disaster counties will be charged interest.
“Interest on an underpayment of tax for a non-disaster [county] will begin to accrue on 4/15/2025,” Dia Harris, public affairs director for the NC DOR, told The N&O via email.
Who qualifies for the May 1 deadline?
According to the NC Department of Revenue, the following affected taxpayers have until May 1 to file and pay federal and state taxes:
- “Individuals who live in North Carolina.
- “Businesses (including tax-exempt organizations) whose principal place of business is in North Carolina.
- “Other individuals and businesses whose records necessary to meet a State tax deadline are located in North Carolina.
- “Relief workers who are assisting in North Carolina and are affiliated with a recognized government or philanthropic organization.
- “Any individual visiting North Carolina who was killed or injured as a result of the disaster.”
Select taxpayers impacted by Tropical Storm Debby had federal returns and payments postponed until Feb. 3 of this year, but these taxpayers also now have until May 1 to file and/or pay, the IRS says.
Residents of Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are also eligible for the extended deadline.
NC tax updates
More on filing and paying taxes in North Carolina this year:
- Here’s where you can file your federal and state returns for free.
- You might qualify for a higher refund and waived fees this year with certain tax code changes.
- Your tax refund might be delayed this year with President Donald Trump’s IRS hiring freeze.
Editor’s note: This story includes updated information on interest charged to some taxpayers in North Carolina.
This story was originally published April 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM with the headline "All NC taxpayers get an extended deadline to file & pay taxes this year, IRS says."
