09/12/2017
Hope everyone is safe and made it through the Hurricane ok.
Just wanted to let everyone know that the IRS has granted some relief for all of us impacted by Hurricane IRMA.
If you have not already filed your return (business or personal) you now have until January 31, 2018 to file -
Also, you may qualify to claim a casualty loss on your 2018 return so make sure to save all your out of pocket expenses from the storm and the cleanup afterwords and check with your CPA as to what may qualify. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
Here is the info from the IRS...
The IRS is providing help to the victims of Hurricane Irma. Special tax relief and assistance is available to taxpayers in the Presidential Disaster Areas.
So far, the IRS filing and payment relief applies to the following localities identified by FEMA for Individual Assistance due to Hurricane Irma:
In U.S. Virgin Islands: The islands of St. John and St. Thomas.
In Puerto Rico: The municipalities of Culebra and Vieques.
In Florida: Broward, Charlotte, Clay, Collier, Duval, Flagler, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Putnam, Sarasota and St. Johns Counties.
We are monitoring the situation closely to resolve potential tax administration issues as they are identified. The IRS often updates its information on disaster relief efforts related to Hurricane Irma. For the latest news, check this page frequently.
News Releases
IR-2017-150, IRS Gives Tax Relief to Victims of Hurricane Irma; Like Harvey, Extension Filers Have Until Jan. 31 to File; Additional Relief Planned