Those affected by the Northeast storm on April 16

will have 48 extra hours to file their federal tax returns

The IRS announced on Monday evening that taxpayers in the Northeast who were affected by the northeaster storm on April 16 could file their federal tax returns up until 11:59 p.m. on April 19, two days beyond the original extended deadline.

IRS Commissioner Mark W. Everson said, "Because this unusually forceful storm hit within 24 hours of the filing deadline, we are giving affected taxpayers 48 additional hours”.

Individual states in which taxpayers can take advantage of the extension were not named, however an Official from the IRS said that states "generally in the Northeastern corridor" people that were affected by the storm on April 16 in a way that prevents them from meeting the original April 17 filing deadline because of power outages or missed flights or other unforeseen after effects of the storm are included.

Remember that you can always file for an extension, see my previous article for tips on how an extension will influence your taxes.