Tax Relief for Victims of Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds and Flooding in Arkansas 2016 ARK-2016-04, Feb. 8, 2016 — Victims of the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that took place beginning on Dec. 26, 2015, in parts of Arkansas may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Matthew in Florida FL-2016-21, October 18, 2016 — Victims of Hurricane Matthew that took place beginning on October 3, 2016 in parts of Florida may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Hermine in Florida FL-2016-19, September 29, 2016 — Victims of Hurricane Hermine that took place beginning on August 31, 2016 in parts of Florida may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. Taxpayers in Florida, Georgia and District of Columbia Eligible for IRS issued Identity Protection PIN (Florida) FL-2016-03, Jan. 26, 2016 — As part of an ongoing pilot program, all taxpayers who filed federal returns last year from Florida, Georgia or the District of Columbia are eligible for an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) that will help protect them from tax-related identity theft, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Matthew in Georgia GA-2016-05, October 18, 2016 — Victims of Hurricane Matthew that took place beginning on October 4, 2016 in parts of Georgia may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. Taxpayers in Georgia, Florida and District of Columbia Eligible for IRS-issued Identity Protection PIN ATL-2016-11, Jan. 26, 2016 — As part of an ongoing pilot program, all taxpayers who filed federal returns last year from Florida, Georgia or the District of Columbia are eligible for an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) that will help protect them from tax-related identity theft, according to the Internal Revenue Service. IRS Provides Special Relief to Encourage Leave-Based Donation Programs for Victims of Louisiana Flooding HOU-15-2016 Sept. 19, 2016 — The Internal Revenue Service announced special relief intended to support leave-based donation programs to aid victims who have suffered from the extraordinary destruction caused by last month’s severe storms and flooding in Louisiana. Retirement Plans Can Make Loans, Hardship Distributions to Louisiana Flood Victims IR-2016-115, Aug. 30, 2016 —The IRS today announced that 401(k)s and similar employer-sponsored retirement plans can make loans and hardship distributions to Louisiana flood victims and members of their families. Tax Relief for Victims of Severe Storms, Flooding in Louisiana LA-2016-20, August 15, 2016 — Victims of the severe storms, flooding, that took place beginning on August 11, 2016 in parts of Louisiana may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. Tax Relief for Victims of Severe Storms and Flooding in Louisiana LA-2016-01, March 14, 2016 — Victims of the severe storms and flooding that took place beginning on March 8, 2016 in parts of Louisiana may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. Tax Relief for Victims of Severe Storms, Flooding in Minnesota MN-2016-03, Nov. 30, 2016 — Victims of the severe storms, flooding, that took place beginning on September 21, 2016 in parts of Minnesota may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. Tax Relief for Victims of Severe Storms and Flooding in Mississippi MS-2016-21, March 28, 2016 — Victims of the severe storms and flooding that took place beginning on March 9, 2016 in parts of Mississippi may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. IRS Provides Tax Relief to Mississippi Storm Victims; Tax Deadline Extended to May 16 IR-2016-2, January 7, 2016 — Mississippi storm victims will have until May 16, 2016 to file their returns and pay any taxes due, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. All workers assisting the relief activities who are affiliated with a recognized government or philanthropic organization also qualify for relief. Tax Relief for Victims of Dec. 2015 Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds and Flooding in Missouri IL/KS/MO-2016-05, Jan. 22, 2016 — Victims of the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that took place beginning on Dec. 23, 2015 in parts of Missouri may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. Many Victims of Hurricane Matthew Qualify for Late-Filing Penalty Relief; IRS Continues to Closely Monitor As Oct. 17 Deadline Approaches IR-2016-132, Oct. 13, 2016 — The IRS today advised taxpayers affected by Hurricane Matthew but not yet covered by a federal disaster declaration with individual assistance that they may qualify for relief from penalties if they are unable to meet Monday’s extended deadline for filing 2015 tax returns. Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Matthew in North Carolina NC-2016-19, October 11, 2016 — Victims of Hurricane Matthew that took place beginning on October 4, 2016 in parts of North Carolina may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Matthew in South Carolina SC-2016-21, October 17, 2016 — Victims of Hurricane Matthew that took place beginning on October 4, 2016 in parts of South Carolina may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. Tax Relief for Victims of Wildfires in Tennessee Victims of the wildfires, that took place beginning on November 28, 2016 in parts of Tennessee, may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. Tax Relief for Victims of Severe Storms and Flooding in Texas HOU-2016-08, June 13, 2016 — Victims of the severe storms and flooding that took place beginning on May 26, 2016 in parts of Texas may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. Tax Relief for Victims of Severe Storms and Flooding in Texas — Houston Area HOU-2016-04, April 26, 2016 — Victims of the severe storms and flooding that took place beginning on April 17, 2016 in parts of Texas may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. Houston Area Taxpayers Affected by Severe Weather May Qualify for Relief from Penalties on Late Tax Returns April 18, 2016 — The IRS today advised taxpayers who are affected by severe weather in the Houston area and other parts of Texas that they may qualify for relief from penalties if they are unable to meet today’s deadline for filing 2015 tax returns. Tax Relief for Victims of Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides in West Virginia WV-2016-02, June 27, 2016 — Victims of the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that took place beginning on June 22, 2016 in parts of West Virginia may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. Tax Relief for Victims of Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding in Texas HOU-2016-03, March 21, 2016 — Victims of the severe storms tornadoes and flooding that took place beginning on March 7, 2016 in parts of Texas may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Matthew in Commonwealth of Virginia VA-2016-08, November 3, 2016 — Victims of Hurricane Matthew that took place beginning on October 7, 2016 in parts of Virginia may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. Around the nation Get IRS news in your local area, particularly state-specific information about disaster relief and tax provisions.
