IRS Special Edition Tax Tip 2015-09, June 1, 2015
- Make a plan. Check out our IRS.gov page Preparing for a Disaster. It’s dedicated to help you plan before a disaster hits.
- Federally declared disasters. Special tax law provisions
apply when the federal government declares a major disaster area. These
rules can help victims recover financially after a disaster. For
instance, the IRS may grant more time to file tax returns and pay tax.
- Faster refunds possible. You may be able to get a faster
refund from losses suffered in a federally declared disaster area. You
can claim losses related to the disaster on the tax return for the
previous year. You make the claim by filing an amended return in most cases.
- Disaster declarations. Refer to Tax Relief in Disaster Situations. That page has a list of the latest disaster declarations and any related disaster tax relief.
- Around the Nation. The Around the Nation section of IRS.gov provides local tax news. It primarily includes IRS tax relief that applies to major disasters.
- Disaster relief. The IRS has many resources to help those who provide disaster relief. For more on that topic visit our page Disaster Relief Resources for Charities and Contributors.
- Publication 2194, Disaster Resource Guide for Individuals and Businesses
- Publication 584, Casualty, Disaster, and Theft Loss Workbook (Personal-Use Property)
- Publication 584-B, Business Casualty, Disaster, and Theft Loss Workbook
- Reconstructing Your Records
- Preparing for Disasters – English | Spanish | ASL
- Help for Disaster Victims – English | Spanish | ASL
Help for Disaster Victims – English
Source: Internal Revenue Service
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