Insights and practical guidance in the wake of a natural disaster
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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
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.
Download PDFEmployers 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.
Download PDFIRS 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
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
IRS provides new tax penalty relief for Maui wildfire victims
Relief is separate from disaster relief announced in August 2023
December 12, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
IRS grants tax relief for taxpayers in Havasupai Tribe in Arizona affected by flooding
Deadlines extended to February 3, 2025
November 7, 2024
IRS provides tax relief to taxpayers affected by floods in Juneau, Alaska
Deadlines extended to May 1, 2025
October 25, 2024
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
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
Insurance claims services
Post-disaster economic recovery often entails the filing of complex property damage and business interruption insurance claims.