IRS Grants Tax Relief for Hurricane Katrina Victims

Courtesy of IRS

IR-2005-84, Aug. 30, 2005

WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service today announced special relief for taxpayers in the Presidential Disaster Areas struck by Hurricane Katrina.

These taxpayers generally will have until Oct. 31, 2005, to file tax returns and submit tax payments. The IRS will abate interest and any late filing or late payment penalties that would otherwise apply. This relief includes the Sept. 15 due date for estimated taxes and for calendar-year corporate returns with automatic extensions.

People affected by Hurricane Katrina have more than enough concerns -- taxes shouldn't be among them, said IRS Commissioner Mark W. Everson. We hope the relief we are providing will help taxpayers in their financial recovery from this devastating storm.

For details about the affected areas.

IRS Urges Citizens to Seek Qualified Charities for Katrina Help

September 1, 2005

WASHINGTON - Citizens seeking to make donations to help Hurricane Katrina victims should seek out qualified charities, the Internal Revenue Service said today.

People who have a specific charity in mind can make sure that it is a qualified charity by searching an IRS-approved list available on the IRS Web site. IRS.gov has an online search feature that allows people to find qualified charities.

Some organizations, such as churches and governments, may be qualified even though they are not listed.

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FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Administration, provides a list of charities with whom they work.

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