IRS Extends 2020 HSA Contribution Deadlines in 2 States Due to Severe Storms and Flooding

The IRS has recently announced that they have extended the 2020 tax filing deadline for victims of severe storms and flooding in certain counties of West Virginia and specific parishes of Louisiana.  The delays move the final date to make HSA contributions for 2020 to June 30, 2021 (West Virginia) and August 16, 2021 (Louisiana) for taxpayers residing in the affected areas.  Links to the announcements and affected areas are available below.

West Virginia

• Announcement (applies only to residents of the following counties:  Boone, Cabell, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, and Wayne)
• Revised 2020 HSA contribution deadline – June 30, 2021

Louisiana

• Announcement (applies only to residents of the following parishes:  Ascension, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, and Lafayette)
• Revised 2020 HSA contribution deadline – August 16, 2021