LAST UPDATED ON AUGUST 29, 2024, AT 7:56 AM
This page has been developed to help Vermonters and others understand how severe flooding events may impact taxes. It will be updated as new information becomes available. For information on how the State of Vermont is responding to flood-related damage and links to relevant resources, please visit the State of Vermont's Flood Resources webpage.
IRS Extends Certain Tax Deadlines for Vermonters to February 3, 2025
In response to Hurricane Debby, the IRS has postponed various tax filing and payment deadlines occurring between August 8, 2024, and February 3, 2025 for Vermont individuals and businesses affected by the hurricane.
Please refer to the IRS guidance for a specific list of impacted federal tax deadlines.
Vermont Extensions Available Upon Request for Taxpayers Impacted by Hurricane Debby
The Vermont Department of Taxes is not automatically extending due dates for state-level taxes. However, taxpayers impacted by flooding from Hurricane Debby and unable to meet upcoming Vermont tax deadlines between August 8, 2024, and February 3, 2025, can contact the Department to request extensions. Please reach out to our Taxpayer Services Division using our Department directory (tax.vermont.gov/directory) to request an extension.
Taxpayers not impacted by flooding from Hurricane Debby are not eligible for these limited state-level extensions.
Charitable Contributions
Vermont taxpayers making donations to charitable organizations, including organizations working on flood relief, may be eligible for the Vermont Charitable Tax Credit. Vermont has a five percent (5%) personal income tax credit for eligible charitable contributions up to $20,000 available to all Vermont income tax filers, regardless of whether you itemize deductions. You can claim this credit on Vermont personal income taxes when you file. When donating to a charitable organization, remember to ask the organization if your donation is tax-deductible and keep a receipt.
State of Vermont Resources
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Governor Phil Scott Requests Major Disaster Declaration for December 2023 Flooding - Governor Phil Scott has made a formal request to President Joe Biden for a Major Disaster Declaration to help communities in Essex, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor counties recover costs for repair of public infrastructure damage caused by rainfall and severe flooding on December 18 & 19, 2023. See the Governor's webpage for additional flood-related press releases.
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ACCD Storm Recovery Resource Center - As a result of floods in December and July in Vermont, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development has established this page to serve as a resource center for the recovery process
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Flood Resources - Please visit the State of Vermont's website for information on how the State of Vermont is responding to the July 2023 flood and links to resources.
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Individual and Business Income Taxes After a Disaster - For information regarding deducting disaster and casualty losses and other related topics for businesses and employees, visit the Department of Taxes' After a Disaster and Your Individual and Business Income Taxes webpage.