The 2021 Tax Deadline Extension: Everything You Need to Know
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Treasury and IRS issued new instructions that call for a tax deadline extension, moving the customary April 15 deadline to May 17, 2021. Read more to learn about the relevant details and how they impact your situation. Read more…
Mississippi Storm Victims Tax Relief
As many as 14 tornadoes reportedly touched down in areas of Mississippi on December 23, 2015, accompanied by severe flooding and winds. As a result, in the first week of January, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared parts of the state disaster areas. The IRS has extended tax deadlines for those affected by the disaster. Read more…
Tax Relief for South Carolina Flood Victims
South Carolina was battered by some of the worst flooding the region has seen in history, submerging thousands of cars, flooding out entire towns and leaving a lot of residents in need of relief in 2015. After the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared a federal disaster area in 24 counties, the IRS determined individuals and businesses with an address in one of the affected counties, as well as relief workers, are eligible for special tax relief that includes deadline extensions and waivers for late fees, penalties and interest. Read more…
Tax Relief for Missouri Storm Victims
Anyone who has ever been involved in a natural disaster knows that it puts regular responsibilities (like filing taxes) on the back burner, often for a considerable period of time. The IRS is mindful of this. When the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declares a disaster, the IRS often steps in to provide tax filing relief to those who have been affected. It has done so for residents of 33 counties affected by the December 2015 storms that produced flooding and tornadoes across much of Missouri. Read more…
Should You Take Advantage of the 2021 Tax Deadline Extension?
Due to the economic uncertainty related to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the IRS granted an automatic 2021 tax extension to May 17 for most individual income tax returns and payments originally due on April 15. Before paying your taxes, consider whether or not you should use that time to save more. Read more…
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