The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced much-needed tax relief for Texas individuals and businesses affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that have impacted many communities since April 26, 2024.
Following a disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), residents and businesses located in the following counties are eligible for tax relief:
Taxpayers in the affected areas now have until November 1, 2024, to complete the following:
If you reside or have a business in an affected county, there’s no need to contact the IRS to get this relief. The IRS automatically identifies taxpayers in the covered disaster area and applies filing and payment relief.
However, if you receive a late filing or late payment penalty notice from the IRS but believe you qualify for the relief, you can contact the number on the notice to have the penalty abated.
For more detailed information, including additional tax relief provisions, visit the IRS website at IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers impacted by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding in Texas | Internal Revenue Service.