When Are Your Tampa Taxes Due if You Filed an Extension?

If you live in Tampa and filed an extension, you may be wondering exactly when your Tampa taxes due date is—and whether the recent hurricanes have changed that timeline. Here’s what you need to know in plain English.

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Standard Extension Rules

Normally, if you filed an extension for your 2023 tax return, the due date would be October 15, 2024. That extension only gave you extra time to file your paperwork, not extra time to pay. Any 2023 tax owed was still due in April 2024.

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Florida Hurricane Extensions

Because Florida was hit by Hurricanes Helene, Milton, and Tropical Storm Debby, the IRS has granted extra relief. That means all Floridians now have until May 1, 2025 to file many types of returns.

This extended deadline covers:

• 2024 tax returns for both individuals and businesses (originally due in March or April 2025).
  
  

• 2023 returns that had a valid extension (originally due October 15, 2024).
  
  

• 2024 and early 2025 estimated tax payments.
  
  

• Quarterly payroll and excise tax filings that fell between August 2024 and April 2025.
  
  

The best part? You don’t have to do anything special to qualify. The IRS automatically applies this relief to anyone with a Florida address.

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What If You’re Outside Tampa But Affected?

If your records are in Florida but you personally live elsewhere, you may still qualify. You can call the IRS disaster hotline at 866-562-5227 and explain your situation.

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What About Penalties?

If you get a late-filing notice for a deadline that’s actually extended, don’t panic. Call the number on the letter, and the IRS will remove the penalty once they confirm you’re in the disaster zone.

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Why This Matters for Tampa Businesses

For small businesses and individuals in Tampa, these extensions mean extra breathing room to get your paperwork in order. But don’t wait until April—getting ahead now avoids the last-minute rush.

Working with a local CPA who understands Tampa taxes due dates can help you stay compliant, avoid penalties, and make sure you’re not leaving money on the table.

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Bottom Line

If you filed an extension, your Tampa taxes due date has shifted to May 1, 2025, thanks to IRS disaster relief for Florida. Take advantage of this extra time, but don’t delay your planning. Filing early gives you peace of mind—and if you’re unsure, our Tampa team at Roman & Wolcowitz CPA is here to help.