Eight US States Granted Extended Tax Filing Deadlines for 2026
Extra time alert: 8 states allowed to file taxes after deadline — see if you are included
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As the April 15, 2026 tax deadline approaches, residents of eight US states have been granted extended filing deadlines. These extensions vary from April 20 to May 15, providing additional time for taxpayers to submit their returns and avoid penalties for late filing.
- 01Eight states have extended tax filing deadlines beyond the standard April 15 date.
- 02The average tax refund for 2026 is $3,462, slightly higher than the previous year.
- 03Taxpayers must still pay any owed taxes by April 15 to avoid penalties.
- 04Extensions allow filing until dates ranging from April 20 to May 15, depending on the state.
- 05Filing for an extension can be done online or via paper forms, but taxes owed must be paid by the original deadline.
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As Tax Day 2026 approaches, residents in eight US states have received extended deadlines for filing their tax returns. The states with extended deadlines include Oklahoma (April 20), Hawaii (April 21), Delaware, Iowa, and New Mexico (all April 30), South Carolina and Virginia (both May 1), and Louisiana (May 15). While the average tax refund this year is $3,462, slightly higher than last year, taxpayers are reminded that any taxes owed must still be paid by the original deadline of April 15 to avoid penalties. Taxpayers who need more time can request an extension, which moves the filing deadline to October 15, but they must still ensure that any owed taxes are settled by April 15 to prevent late fees.
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The extended deadlines provide relief for taxpayers in the affected states, allowing them more time to prepare their returns without incurring penalties.
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