Help for victims of Hurricane Helene

Victims of Hurricane Helene now have until May 1, 2025, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The tax relief is part of a coordinated federal response to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and is based on local damage assessments by FEMA. For information on disaster recovery, visit DisasterAssistance.gov.

Other information for Hurricane Helene

• FEMA — Works with federal, state, local tribal and non-governmental partners to support the response across multiple states.
  • FEMA.gov/hurricane-helene
• USA.gov — Lists all the government-wide information related to Hurricane Ian activities.
  • USA.gov/hurricane-helene

Tax relief in disaster situations resources

• Reconstructing records after a natural disaster or casualty loss — Reconstructing records after a disaster may be essential for tax purposes, getting federal assistance or insurance reimbursement. Records that you need to prove your loss may have been damaged or destroyed.
• Disaster assistance and emergency relief — IRS information for individuals and businesses.
• Disaster relief resources for tax professionals — Resources and assistance to members of the impacted payroll and practitioner community.