Tax Relief in Disaster Situations

Recent Tax Relief North Carolina victims of September 2010 storms, flooding and straight-line winds, see News Release Wisconsin victims of July 2010 severe storms, flooding and tornadoes, see News Release Illinois victims of July 2010 storms and flooding, see News Release Iowa victims of June 2010 severe storms, flooding and tornadoes, see News Release Texas victims of Hurricane Alex in June 2010, see News Release Kentucky victims of July 2010 storms and floods, see News Release West Virginia victims of June 2010 severe storms and flooding, see News Release Deadlines Extended for Certain Retirement Plans in Eight States Don't See What You're Looking For? Around the Nation contains links to previously issued disaster relief. The latest Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster declarations are available. The IRS has two new fact sheets describing the impact of recently enacted laws on disaster relief: Tax Law Changes Related to National Disaster Relief Tax Law Changes Related to Midwestern Disaster Areas For a definition of the Midwestern Disaster Area for Various Provisions of the Tax Extenders and AMT Relief Act of 2008, see Notice 2008-109 The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 offers a new option to homeowners who previously claimed a casualty loss deduction resulting from hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. See the news release, notice and questions and answers for further details. Publications, FAQs and General Information See Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses. Ayuda por Desastres Paginas en español Tax Relief for Hurricane Katrina, Rita and Wilma Victims The IRS offers tax assistance to victims of the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes.

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