IRS extends tax deadline relief for taxpayers affected by events in Israel

Overview

The IRS announced additional disaster-style relief for eligible taxpayers affected by ongoing events in Israel. Eligible returns and payments may be postponed to September 30, 2027.

What has changed?

Who is affected?

Taxpayers whose principal residence or principal place of business is in Israel, the West Bank or Gaza and who were affected by the events covered in the IRS notices.

When does it take effect?

Notice 2026-63 covers deadlines from September 30, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Earlier notices (2023-71, 2024-72, 2025-53) remain in effect, so relief overall covers deadlines from October 7, 2023 through September 30, 2027.

What this means for you

• Qualifying taxpayers generally have until September 30, 2027 to file affected returns and pay affected taxes.
• The IRS identifies many eligible taxpayers automatically from previously filed returns.
• Taxpayers whose filing address is outside the covered area, or their representatives, should call the IRS disaster hotline at 866-562-5227 and give the date they qualified for relief (international callers: 267-941-1000).

Recommended next steps

1. Confirm whether your principal residence or business is in the covered area.
2. Read Notice 2026-63 to see which acts and deadlines are covered.
3. If you are unsure whether you qualify, contact the IRS disaster hotline or a tax professional.

General educational guidance, not tax advice. Schedule a consultation to discuss your situation.

Important dates

• October 7, 2023Start of the overall relief period
• September 30, 2027Postponed due date for eligible returns and payments

Official sources

• IRS IR-2026-116: New relief for eligible taxpayers affected by ongoing events in Israelirs.gov