IRS extends tax filing deadline for March wildfire victims

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KFOR) - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on Monday tax relief for Oklahomans affected by March wildfires and straight-line winds.

IRS officials say, taxpayers have until November 3, 2025 to file tax returns and make tax payments.

Additionally, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), announced individuals and households that reside or have a business in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Oklahoma, Pawnee, and Payne counties qualify for tax relief.

According to IRS, the emergency declaration permits the IRS to postpone certain tax-filing and tax-payment deadlines in the disaster areas.

The Nov. 3, 2025, deadline also applies to affected businesses:

• Quarterly payroll and excise tax returns normally due on April 30, July 31, and Oct. 31, 2025.
• Calendar-year partnership and S corporation returns normally due on March 17, 2025.
• Calendar-year corporation and fiduciary returns and payments normally due on April 15, 2025.
• Calendar-year tax-exempt organization returns normally due on May 15, 2025.

A view a current list of eligible localities click here.

Taxpayers who reside or have a business located outside the covered disaster area should contact 866-562-5227 for tax relief.