IRS Tax Tip 2024-82, Oct. 15, 2024 IRS.gov has information disaster victims may need as they recover, including information about disaster-related tax relief and extensions to file and pay. IRS.gov resources 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: Links to resources that walk people through information that will help them after a disaster. It also links to local news releases and frequently asked questions. Frequently asked questions for disaster victims: Answers to questions that people affected by disaster may have. Each page highlights a specific topic. Reconstructing records after a natural disaster or casualty loss: Help for people who need to reconstruct their financial records after a disaster. This information 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 PDF provides information to individuals and businesses affected by a federally declared disaster. It also covers the assistance available to disaster victims. 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 income-producing and business 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. More information DisasterAssistance.gov Ready.gov FEMA disaster information Subscribe to IRS tax tips
