Income Tax Relief in Times of Disaster.

Examines tax provisions available to assist disaster victims in recovering from the impact of a disaster, in light of devastation caused by Aug. 2005 Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast. Covers tax relief for losses, postponement of deadlines and abatement of interest or fees, deferral of gain on in...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2005.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Examines tax provisions available to assist disaster victims in recovering from the impact of a disaster, in light of devastation caused by Aug. 2005 Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast. Covers tax relief for losses, postponement of deadlines and abatement of interest or fees, deferral of gain on involuntary conversions, taxpayer assistance at local disaster recovery centers, disaster relief payments, and State and local responses. Provides Internet addresses of IRS publications available to taxpayers who have experienced losses related to disasters.
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