IRS Gives Tax Relief to Hurricane Matthew Victims in NC

Hurricane tax relief

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North Carolina hurricane victims have some deadlines extended to March 15, 2017.

Businesses and individuals affected by Hurricane Matthew in North Carolina with certain October 2016 tax filing and payment deadlines now have until March 15, 2017. Any tax payments originally due April 18, 2016, however, are not eligible for relief.

Tax payers with addresses within disaster areas will automatically receive relief, and do not need to contact the IRS. Tax payers living outside of disaster areas whose records necessary to meet deadlines are located within affected areas may qualify for relief and should contact the IRS at 877-562-5227. In addition, workers with recognized organizations participating in disaster relief may also qualify for tax relief.

Similar tax relief is expected for hurricane victims in other states as FEMA continues to assess the widespread damage. As of October 14, 2016, the following counties in North Carolina have qualified for tax relief:

Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Columbus, Cumberland, Dare, Duplin, Edgecombe, Gates, Greene, Harnett, Hoke, Hyde, Johnston, Jones, Lenoir, Nash, Pender, Pitt, Robeson, Sampson, Wayne, Wilson

Source: IRS News

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