Tennessee's 2025 Tax Extension for Businesses
April 15, 2025
Important Tax Deadline Update for Tennessee Residents
The IRS has officially extended the April 15th tax filing and payment deadline for individuals and businesses in Tennessee to November 3, 2025. This extension applies to all 95 counties in the state and comes in response to the recent federally declared disaster areas following the April storms.
This is a substantial development, particularly for taxpayers with large balances due, as penalties, interest, and payments that were previously due by April 15th are now postponed until November.
What You Need to Know
✔ Who Qualifies:
All individuals, households, and businesses with a Tennessee address on file with the IRS.
✔ What’s Extended:
Filings and payments originally due between April 2 and November 3, 2025, including:
- 2024 federal individual income tax returns
- 2024 IRA and HSA contributions
- Estimated tax payments for April 15, June 16, and September 15
- Payroll and excise tax filings (April 30, July 31, October 31 — though we still recommend filing and paying these on time)
- 2024 corporate, fiduciary, and tax-exempt returns
✔ Automatic Relief:
No action is needed if your IRS address is in Tennessee — the extension is automatic.
✔ If You Recently Moved:
If your records or residence were affected but your IRS address isn’t in TN, please contact us so we can help secure relief.
Special Note on Tennessee State Filings
At this time, the Tennessee Department of Revenue has not matched the IRS's broad relief. Extension requests are being handled on a case-by-case basis, and the guidance remains unclear.
Our strong recommendation: Continue to make all Tennessee business payments and filings on time to avoid penalties. We’re monitoring the situation closely and will adjust our approach if the state provides broader relief.
How White Olive CPA Is Supporting You
- Already Filed? No further action is required. If you've made large payments and want to explore options, contact your CPA to discuss.
- Submitted Documents but Not Filed Yet? We are proceeding with your return as normal and will notify you when it’s ready. The IRS extension does not delay our internal processing unless requested.
- We’re Filing Extensions Anyway: Even though the IRS provides automatic relief, we’ll still file a federal extension as a best practice. This helps prevent IRS system hiccups and keeps our technology in sync.
Please know that our team continues to work at full speed, delivering the same level of service and attention you expect. While this extension may ease cash flow pressure for some clients, our goal remains the same: timely, accurate, and proactive financial management.
If you have any questions about how this change affects your tax situation — or any other financial matter — don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re honored to serve as your trusted financial partner, especially during times of uncertainty.
