ComplianceTax & AccountingApril 21, 2026

Tax relief for victims of Mississippi severe winter storms: IRA and HSA deadlines postponed

Key Takeaways

  • Taxpayers affected by the January 2026 Mississippi winter storms receive an automatic extension of certain IRS filing and payment deadlines to June 8, 2026.
  • The relief applies to specified federal tax returns and select tax‑advantaged account deadlines, including IRA and HSA contribution‑related deadlines, that fall within the designated disaster period.
  • Most information returns and employment or excise tax deposits are excluded from this extension and remain subject to their original due dates.

Due to the destruction caused by severe winter storms that took place in parts of Mississippi beginning on January 23, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that affected taxpayers will receive tax relief.

The tax relief postpones until June 8, 2026, certain deadlines falling on or after January 23, 2026, and before June 8, 2026. Deadlines that apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Health Saving Accounts (HSAs), Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (CESAs), and other tax-advantaged accounts that fall within this time-period are extended. The IRS’s Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses page has details on returns, payments, and tax-related actions qualifying for the additional time.

Please note that unless an act is specifically listed in Revenue Procedure 2018-58, the postponement of time to file and pay does not apply to information returns in the W-2, 1094, 1095, 1097, 1098, or 1099 series; to Forms 1042-S, 3921, 3922 or 8027; or to employment and excise tax deposits.

For an opportunity to learn more about IRAs and other tax-advantaged accounts, including Health Savings Accounts and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, consider the Wolters Kluwer IRA Library Electronic Book (IRA E-Book) or our On-Demand Video Training offered on a variety of topics. Go here to learn more about training opportunities available to you, or you can call us at 1-800-552-9408.
James Hrycyna Jr.
Senior Specialized Consultant
With more than 20 years of financial services industry experience, James’ has worked with individuals to meet their financial goals and currently works with financial organizations in creating, implementing, and maintaining their tax-advantaged accounts program.
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