Help for Victims of Hurricane Sandy

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November 9, 2012

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The IRS is providing help to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Special tax relief and assistance is available to taxpayers in the Presidential Disaster Areas. Other locations may be added in coming days based on additional damage assessments by FEMA.
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 Sandy. For the latest news, check this page frequently.
News Releases

IR-2012-88, Treasury, IRS Announce Special Relief to Encourage Leave-Donation Programs for Victims of Hurricane Sandy
IR-2012-87, IRS Expedites Charity Applications, Urges Use of Existing Charities
IR-2012-87SP, El IRS Acelera Las Solicitudes de Organizaciones Benéficas, Recomienda el Uso de Caridades Existentes
IR-2012-86, Treasury and IRS Expand Availability of Housing for Hurricane Sandy Victims
IR-2012-85, IRS Waives Diesel Fuel Penalty Due to Hurricane Sandy
IR-2012-84, IRS Announces Qualified Disaster Treatment of Payments to Victims of Hurricane Sandy
IR-2012-84SP, El IRS Anuncia el Trato de Pagos Por un Desastre Calificado para las Víctimas del Huracán Sandy
IR-2012-83, IRS Provides Tax Relief to Victims of Hurricane Sandy; Return Filing and Tax Payment Deadline Extended to Feb. 1, 2013
IR-2012-83SP, IRS Ofrece Alivio a Víctimas del Huracán Sandy; Extiende Plazo de Presentación de Declaraciones de Impuestos y Pagos al 1 de Febrero de 2013
IR-2012-82, IRS Gives Additional Time to Taxpayers and Preparers Affected by Hurricane Sandy; File and Pay by Nov. 7

Local News Releases

Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Sandy in Connecticut
Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey
Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Sandy in New York

Legal Guidance

Notice 2012-69, Treatment of Certain Amounts Paid to Section 170(c) Organizations under Certain Employer Leave-Based Donation Programs to Aid Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Notice 2012-68, Low-Income Housing Credit Disaster Relief for Hurricane Sandy

Other Resources

Reconstructing Your Records — Reconstructing records after a disaster may be essential for tax purposes, getting federal assistance or insurance reimbursement. Records that you need to prove your loss may have been damaged or destroyed.
Client Identification — Tax preparers who need to identify their clients may contact the IRS at 866-562-5227 or, alternatively, the preparer who maintains the necessary records of ten or more clients can send a CD to the IRS by following instructions on this website.
Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief — IRS information for individuals and businesses.
Disaster Relief Resources for Tax Professionals — Resources and assistance to members of the impacted payroll and practitioner community.

For additional information provided by the federal government on disaster recovery, visitDisasterAssistance.gov and the Hurricane Sandy Recovery page on USA.gov. The latest Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster declarations are also available.
Related Item: Hurricane Sandy News Releases and Legal Guidance