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
