IRS Grants Extension to Taxpayers Affected by Hurricane Lee in Maine and Massachusetts

Hurricane Lee, a significant event during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, left its mark on the northeastern United States earlier this year. In response, the IRS has introduced tax relief measures for both individuals and businesses impacted by the storm in Maine and Massachusetts.  These taxpayers now have until February 15, 2024 to file their 2022 tax returns.

Eligible Recipients

The IRS extends its relief to all areas officially designated as disaster zones by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). As a result, individuals and businesses located in the following Maine counties can take advantage of this tax relief: Androscoggin, Aroostook, Cumberland, Franklin, Hancock, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Sagadahoc, Somerset, Waldo, Washington, and York.