Tag Archives: disaster

IRS EXTENDS INDIVIDUAL, BUSINESS & PAYROLL TAX FILING DEADLINES FOR HURRICANE IAN VICTIMS

On September 29, 2022, the IRS issued news release 2022-168 regarding Hurricane Ian. This release  extends all tax return filing and tax payment deadlines starting on September 22, 2022 for individuals and business located in any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), until February 15, 2023.   As of this date, all counties Read More…

EMPLOYERS CAN IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE TAX-FREE QUALIFIED DISASTER PAYMENTS TO EMPLOYEES IN CONNECTION WITH COVID-19

Employers are scrambling to find ways to help their employees who are impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Help is available.  Now that the COVID-19 has been declared a national emergency,[1] Internal Revenue Code Section 139 can be used to allow employers to make tax-free payments or reimbursements to employees as “qualified disaster payments.” Below are Read More…

CASUALTY & THEFT LOSSES

When an individual or a business incurs either a casualty or theft loss, questions often arise as to the deductibility of the loss, on their tax return.  A casualty loss occurs when property is damaged, destroyed, or lost from any unexpected or sudden event, such as a fire or hurriane.  A casualty loss does not Read More…