IRS.gov resources and disaster tax relief information

IRS.gov resources and disaster tax relief information

Although hurricane season is underway, disasters can happen anywhere and anytime. IRS.gov has information disaster survivors may need, including information about disaster-related filing extensions and tax relief.

IRS.gov webpages
These IRS.gov webpages have tax-related disaster relief information:

• IRS news from around the nation: News about disaster relief and tax provisions that affect certain states. 
• Tax relief in disaster situations:  Information on the most recent tax relief provisions for taxpayers affected by disasters.
• Frequently asked questions for disaster survivors: Answers to questions and links to resources for people affected by a disaster.  
• Reconstructing records after a natural disaster or casualty loss: Help for people who need to reconstruct their financial records after a disaster. This may be essential for properly documenting a tax-deductible loss, supporting various tax-related transactions or getting federal assistance or insurance reimbursement.

Publications
These IRS publications can also help taxpayers:

• Publication 3067, IRS Disaster Assistance – Federally Declared Disaster provides information to individuals and businesses affected by a federally declared disaster. It also covers the assistance available to disaster survivors.
• Publication 584, Casualty, Disaster and Theft Loss Workbook helps individual taxpayers figure their loss on personal-use property in the event of a disaster, casualty or theft.
• Publication 584-B, Business Casualty, Disaster, and Theft Loss Workbook helps businesses figure their loss on business and income-producing property in the event of a disaster, casualty or theft.
• Publication 547, Casualties, Disasters, and Thefts explains the tax treatment of casualties, thefts and losses on deposits.