Nowcast: Hurricanes Helene and Milton tax deadline extension. What you need to know.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - April 15 is a date most Americans dread. It’s Tax Day.

However, in Florida, the deadline has been pushed to May 1 due to back-to-back hurricanes in our area. There is also a form that can help exclude payments for emergency expenses from your gross income.

Visit IRS.gov to learn more about qualified disaster relief payments. Those affected by hurricanes can exclude any funds for emergency repairs, living expenses and funeral expenses.

To find this form, click here.