The severe weather that Arkansas has faced in recent weeks has led to the extension of the tax filing deadline. Governor Sarah Sanders and the IRS have granted Arkansans more time to file and pay income taxes, with the new deadlines being July 31 for state income taxes and Nov. 3 for federal income taxes. This extension applies to payments as well, meaning that interest will not start accruing on the amount due before the new dates.
The state has experienced a series of storms, floods, and tornadoes, leading to road closures, power outages, and tragic fatalities. As a result, Governor Sanders has issued an executive order to provide tax filing relief to all 75 counties in the state. The IRS has also extended the federal income tax filing deadline due to the severe weather conditions.
Despite the extension, many Arkansans have already filed their taxes, with over one million returns processed and more than half a million refunds issued totaling over $264 million. The average refund this year is approximately $455.
The generosity of the extended tax deadline provides much-needed relief to Arkansans affected by the severe weather and allows them more time to complete their tax obligations. This announcement comes as the state continues to recover from the damage caused by the recent storms, flooding, and tornadoes, with many highways still closed or flooded.
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