What is the new Louisiana tax filing deadline?

The IRS set 31 March 2026 for eligible Louisiana taxpayers affected by severe winter storms. It covers filings, certain payments, and time‑sensitive acts. Check eligibility by parish and document your disaster impact. The national US date remains 15 April 2026, which still drives most tax‑related cash flows.

Does this change the national US tax filing deadline?

No. The national US tax filing deadline is still 15 April 2026. The Louisiana move is targeted IRS disaster relief for storm‑affected taxpayers. Investors should treat 31 March as a local liquidity waypoint and 15 April as the main national cash‑flow event for markets and households.

How can this affect S&P 500 liquidity?

Refunds can lift short‑term spending and risk appetite, while balances due pull cash from money funds and bank deposits. With Louisiana on 31 March and the nation on 15 April, flows may split into two pulses. That can nudge near‑term sector tone and intraday depth without changing long‑term fundamentals.

What should GB investors watch before 31 March and 15 April?

Watch weekly money market fund assets, bank deposit trends, and broad US retail activity. On price, monitor ^GSPC against the 6,752 to 6,870 band and the 50‑day average near 6,894. Price action around these levels, paired with the tax calendar, can guide adds, trims, and risk sizing.

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^GSPC Today: February 16 — IRS Extends Louisiana Tax Deadline to Mar 31

ByHuzaifa Zahoor February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

The tax filing deadline shift for Louisiana to 31 March 2026 under IRS disaster relief could nudge near‑term cash flows across US markets. April 15 still sets the national rhythm. For GB investors tracking ^GSPC, timing of refunds and balances due can sway S&P 500 liquidity and sector tone into late March and April. We explain what changed, why flows matter, and how to position with clear levels, signals, and a simple calendar watchlist.