Aug 25, 2025 1 min read

United States — IRS: Payroll return/payment deadlines postponed to Feb 2, 2026 for designated counties

IRS granted disaster-area relief for parts of West Virginia (Marion & Ohio counties) affected by June storms. A wide range of deadlines, including employer payroll returns and tax deposits otherwise due on or after June 14, 2025, are postponed until February 2, 2026.

Effective Date

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Impact

  • Employers in the covered counties can delay payroll filings/payments to the new date; late-penalty relief applies if conditions are met

Payroll action

IRS

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