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The IRS has extended the filing cutoff date for taxes due to natural disasters in certain states, CBS News said.
As most taxpayers are feeling the tension of the April 15 deadline, residents in multiple states are seeing later deadlines.
These tax extensions will impact the automotive industry in many ways such as delayed car purchases, impact on vehicle registration and titles, as well as inventory and supply chain impacts.
While this offers relief for individuals recovering from natural disasters, the move could have wide-reaching consequences for the automotive industry.
Here’s how it plays out:
Many car buyers rely on their tax refunds to make vehicle purchases or down payments. With refunds now delayed for millions, dealerships in affected regions may see slower spring and summer sales. That lag in spending could shift typical sales trends well into Q4.
Vehicle registration and titling could also be impacted. DMVs and government offices may delay title transfers and registration processing, particularly for residents needing to replace vehicles lost in the storms.
Companies that specialize in expedited titles and out-of-state registration may see a spike in demand as a result.
On the inventory side, automakers might pause or redirect shipments to avoid overstocking regions currently unable to absorb normal levels of inventory. Supply chain routes could also face disruptions due to infrastructure damage or transport delays.
Even dealership marketing strategies are being adjusted. Instead of pushing traditional “tax-time” sales in April, many may reschedule promotions for fall, when tax refunds begin arriving in disaster-declared areas.
With natural disasters on the rise, this scenario underscores how quickly federal relief measures can ripple through industries far beyond finance.
Here’s what you need to know about the filing deadline, according to CBS News.
May 1, 2025, tax deadline
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina: Taxpayers in these states have until May 1 to file and pay.
Alaska: The City and Borough of Juneau taxpayers have until May 1.
New Mexico: Taxpayers in Chaves County have until May 1.
Virginia: taxpayers in Albemarle, Appomattox, Bedford, Bland and Botetourt counties; Bristol City; Buchanan, Buckingham, Carroll and Charlotte counties; Covington City; Craig County; Danville City; Dickenson and Floyd counties; Galax City; Giles, Grayson, Greene, Lee, Madison, Montgomery and Nelson counties; Norton City; Patrick, Pittsylvania and Pulaski counties; Radford City; Roanoke City; Roanoke, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise and Wythe counties have until May 1.
Oct. 15, 2025, deadline
Los Angeles County in California: Individuals and businesses impacted by the January wildfires have until Oct. 15 to file and pay.
Nov. 3, 2025, tax deadline
Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee: All taxpayers have until Nov. 3 to file and pay any taxes they owe to the IRS.
West Virginia: Taxpayers in Boone, Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming counties have until Nov. 3.
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