BISMARCK – U.S Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) and Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig requesting the IRS extend the federal income tax filing deadline and waive penalties for late returns from North Dakota residents due to the severe blizzard affecting much of the state.

“We write to request the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) extend the federal income tax filing deadline and waive penalties for late returns from North Dakota residents due to a severe blizzard affecting the state,” wrote the delegation. “As you know, North Dakota has been inundated this week by a blizzard that has shut down much of the state. This serious weather event has made it very difficult or impossible for many taxpayers and tax professionals to meet the April 18th filing deadline.”

In response to the blizzard, North Dakota Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus extended the state income tax deadline until April 25th, and waived applicable penalties and interest. The IRS granted similar relief in 2013 due to storms in parts of the South and Midwest. Conditions in many parts of North Dakota are more challenging compared to the 2013 storm.

Click here to read the letter.