Kentucky taxpayers who haven’t filed their taxes yet have until Nov. 3, 2025 to file state and federal taxes.
The Internal Revenue Service and Gov. Andy Beshear both announced the extended deadline in the wake of deadly flooding in February. That means individuals and businesses in all 120 Kentucky counties have until Nov. 3 to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, state and federal officials said.
The tax relief is in response to the Federal Emergency Management Agency‘s disaster declaration in February.
April 15 tax deadline pushed back in Kentucky
April 15 is the normal filing deadline for both federal and state income taxes, but Kentuckians can take advantage of the extension if necessary.
Are there late fees for filing after April 15?
The IRS and Kentucky would normally levy late penalties for filing after April 15, but those who file after the date in 2025 will have those fees waived.
Kentuckians should note, however, that filing after April 15 could result in interest accruing on their state taxes, because Kentucky lacks a provision to waive interest rates. That means Kentucky residents who wait to file will owe more, state officials with the Kentucky Department of Revenue said in a news release.
“Therefore, the Kentucky Department of Revenue encourages affected individuals and businesses to file on time if they are able, or as soon as possible after their normal deadline,” officials said.
What do I need to do if I file after April 15?
The IRS automatically identifies taxpayers who are located in the covered disaster area and applies the relief, according to a news release. Taxpayers who reside or have a business located outside the covered disaster area but are affected by the natural disaster can call the IRS Special Services toll-free number at 866-562-5227 to request tax relief.
People who file online should be sure to mark “Disaster” on their return, which most online tax software allows, according to the Kentucky Department of Revenue.
The Kentucky Department of Revenue advises affected taxpayers filing on paper to label the top margin of their tax forms in large, red letters with the words “Kentucky Disaster Relief.” They should also put the FEMA disaster declaration number, 3624-EM, on any return.
Who can I call for questions about taxes?
Taxpayers can contact the Kentucky Department of Revenue online or call (502) 564-4581 for individual income tax assistance, or (502) 564-8139 for corporation income, limited liability entity and pass-through entity tax.
Contact reporter Killian Baarlaer at [email protected] or @bkillian72 on X.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Are taxes due April 15 in KY? Disaster declaration gives extension
