Monday, October 15, 2018

Tax relief for victims of Hurricane Michael


GEORGIA — Victims of Hurricane Michael that took place beginning on Oct. 9, 2018 in Georgia may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service.
The President has declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Georgia. Following the recent major declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the IRS announced today that affected taxpayers in certain counties will receive tax relief.
Individuals who reside or have a business in Baker, Bleckley, Burke, Calhoun, Colquitt, Crisp, Decatur, Dodge, Dooly, Dougherty, Early, Emanuel, Grady, Houston, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Laurens, Lee, Macon, Miller, Mitchell, Pulaski, Seminole, Sumter, Terrell, Thomas, Treutlen, Turner, Wilcox, and Worth counties may qualify for tax relief.
The declaration permits the IRS to postpone certain deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have a business in the disaster area.  For more information, please contact us.


Jason Pease, CPA