IRS extends tax deadlines for Harris, Fort Bend and 60 other Texas counties. Here’s who qualifies

The Internal Revenue Service has extended federal tax filing and payment deadlines to Feb. 1, 2027, for residents and businesses in 62 Texas counties, including Harris and Fort Bend, following severe storms and flooding that began July 14, 2026. The automatic relief applies to qualifying individuals living in designated counties and businesses with principal places of business there, regardless of whether their property suffered damage. Certain obligations are excluded, including tax payments originally due April 15, 2026, and taxpayers should review IRS guidance for specific covered forms.