Tax relief for disaster recovery efforts.

Insights and practical guidance in the wake of a natural disaster

KPMG examines the special tax law provisions that may help taxpayers and businesses recover financially from the impact of a disaster.

When a natural disaster becomes an unfortunate reality, those affected are widespread:

  • Communities where destruction occurred
  • Companies that have had loss of property
  • Employers, charities, and the community providing support to their employees
  • Contractors involved in rebuilding the infrastructure
  • Insurers assessing the damage

Bookmark this page to stay on top of the latest news and insights for entities that may be affected by a natural disaster.

Notice 2023-71: IRS provides relief for taxpayers affected by terroristic action in Israel

October 13, 2023 | Postponed tax filing and payment deadlines that occurred or will occur during the period from October 7, 2023, through October 7, 2024

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Like-kind exchange relief for taxpayers affected by Hurricane Ida

Relief beyond taxpayers in Louisiana The IRS has granted “affected taxpayers” with respect to Hurricane Ida an extension of time to perform certain actions. This September 2021 report explains how taxpayers affected by the disaster—including those located outside the specific covered disaster area—may qualify for this rare extension of time.

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Employers helping employees

Approaches that employers may want to consider for assisting employees in times of need When a disaster strikes, employers often want to help their affected employees. Although employer-provided assistance raises tax questions, it may be possible for employers to make certain payments, implement reimbursements, and offer other forms of help, so that some or all of the employer-provided assistance is non-taxable, but nonetheless deductible. This July 2021 report discusses those possibilities, as well as other approaches that employers may want to consider for assisting employees in times of need.

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Latest news and updates on IRS Tax Relief for Disasters
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IRS provides tax relief for taxpayers affected by California wildfires

Affected taxpayers have until October 15, 2025, to file various tax returns and make tax payments.

January 10, 2025

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IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers in West Virginia affected by Post-Tropical Storm Helene

Various deadlines postponed to May 1, 2025

December 17, 2024

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IRS provides new tax penalty relief for Maui wildfire victims

Relief is separate from disaster relief announced in August 2023

December 12, 2024

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IRS provides tax relief to taxpayers in the Crow Tribe of Montana affected by severe storms and straight-line winds

Various deadlines postponed to February 3, 2025

November 21, 2024

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IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers affected by storms and flooding in Chaves County, New Mexico

Various deadlines postponed to May 1, 2025

November 13, 2024

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IRS provides tax relief for taxpayers in Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota affected by storms

Various deadlines postponed to February 3, 2025

November 13, 2024

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IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers in Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe in New York affected by storms and flooding

Various deadlines postponed to February 3, 2025

November 12, 2024

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Extension of certain timeframes for employee benefit plans and participants affected by Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Helene, or Hurricane Milton

Extension generally suspends until May 1, 2025, the tolling of various periods and dates under ERISA and the Code applicable to employee benefit plans and their participants

November 7, 2024

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IRS grants tax relief for taxpayers in Havasupai Tribe in Arizona affected by flooding

Deadlines extended to February 3, 2025

November 7, 2024

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IRS provides tax relief to taxpayers affected by floods in Juneau, Alaska

Deadlines extended to May 1, 2025

October 25, 2024

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IRS provides tax relief for taxpayers of San Carlos Apache Tribe in Arizona affected by Watch Fire

Affected taxpayers have until February 3, 2025, to file various tax returns and make tax payments.

October 11, 2024

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IRS provides tax relief for taxpayers in Florida affected by Hurricane Milton

Tax relief until May 1, 2025, for individuals and businesses in Florida affected by Hurricane Milton

October 11, 2024

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