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The IRS has been monitoring the power outages of Pacific Gas & Electric and any impact on taxpayers' ability to timely file returns by the October 15 deadline. The IRS encourages these taxpayers with an October 15 deadline to file on time, if possible. Taxpayers who cannot file on time are encouraged to file for an extension, if they are eligible (e.g. fiscal year business filers).
Taxpayers affected by the power outage who are not eligible to file an extension, such as taxpayers who were previously granted an extended due date to October 15, 2019, should make every attempt to file as soon as possible. If the taxpayer is assessed a delinquency penalty due to this issue, they may respond to the notice of penalty by requesting relief for reasonable cause. Reasonable cause is granted on a case-by-case basis.