IRS Announces New Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Events in Israel
- The IRS is postponing many tax filing and payment deadlines to Sep 30, 2026, for eligible individuals and businesses affected by ongoing events in Israel.
- Covered by Notice 2025-53, building on Notice 2023-71 and Notice 2024-72; collectively, deadlines from Oct 7, 2023 through Sep 30, 2026 may be postponed for eligible taxpayers.
- Applies to affected taxpayers in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza; returns and taxes due in the covered period can be filed/paid by Sep 30, 2026.
- Automatic relief for taxpayers whose principal residence or business is in the covered area (based on prior filings).
- Others who qualify but have addresses outside the covered area can call the IRS disaster hotline at 866-562-5227 (or +1-267-941-1000 internationally) to request relief.