IR-2022-102: Ahead of hurricane season, IRS offers tips on ways to prepare for natural disasters
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Issue Number: IR-2022-102Inside This IssueAhead of hurricane season, IRS offers tips on ways to prepare for natural disasters IRS YouTube Videos WASHINGTON —The Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers today that May includes National Hurricane Preparedness Week and is National Wildfire Awareness Month. This is a good time to create or review an emergency preparedness plan, including steps to protect important tax-related information. In 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared major disasters following hurricanes, tropical storms, tornados, severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides, wildfires and winter storms. Given the impact these events can have on individuals, organizations and businesses, now is the time to make or update an emergency plan. The following tips are intended to help taxpayers prepare for a natural disaster. Secure key documents and make copies IRS stands ready to help Taxpayers who do not reside in a covered disaster area but suffered impact from a disaster should call 866-562-5227 to find out if they qualify for disaster tax relief and to discuss other available options. Find complete disaster assistance and emergency relief details for both individuals and businesses on our Around the Nation webpage on IRS.gov. The FEMA Prepare for Disasters webpage includes information to Build a Kit of emergency supplies. Related items:
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