Taxpayers in the higher tax brackets now have a little breathing room to get at least some of their 2025 taxes filed.  

However, those who did not file a 2022 tax return must submit their paperwork to the IRS by April 15 if they want to claim any of the $34.7 million in unclaimed refunds owed to Washingtonians. 

The IRS has extended the tax filing and payment deadlines to May 1 for capital gains for the 2025 tax year for those affected by the December flooding on the west side of the state, according to a release.  

As a result, state tax officials have opted to extend the due date for all capital gains tax returns and payments for Washingtonians to May 1. A filing extension may still be requested, but state capital gains taxes must be paid by May 1. 

No such extension is available for those who have yet to file for the 2022 tax year. The IRS estimates that more than 37,000 Washingtonians have unclaimed tax refunds from that tax year. 

Under the law, taxpayers usually have three years to file and claim their tax refunds. If they do not file within three years, the money becomes the property of the U.S. Treasury. 

Current and prior year tax forms, such as the tax year 2022 Forms 1040 and 1040-SR, and instructions are available on the IRS.gov Forms & Instructions page or by calling toll-free 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).