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IRS Announces Tax Relief for Joplin, Other Areas Affected By Storms

27 May 2011

The images and stories to come out of Joplin, Missouri over the past week have been heartbreaking. The death toll is now estimated to be 132 with an additional 156 people unaccounted for as yet. With all of the sadness, loss and disruptions facing the folks in Joplin, the last thing they need to be [...]

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Disaster Relief Available for 2010 Tax Year

10 January 2011

With snowstorms bearing down on the east coast this week, it’s a good time to focus on disaster relief available to taxpayers. Certain tax law provisions may help you to recover from a disaster. This may take the form of additional time to file returns and pay taxes without interest and penalty. You may also [...]

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Flood Victims May Get Additional Tax Relief

24 July 2008

Not a lot was done right after Hurricane Katrina but Congress did step in with some disaster relief that include tax breaks for victims and tax incentives for those to give to charities assisting victims. Congress passed similar legislation for victims of other disaster areas, including those who suffered through catastrophic hurricanes and tornados. Why [...]

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