The IRS extended deadlines that apply to filing returns, paying taxes, and performing certain other time-sensitive acts for certain taxpayers affected by Hurricane Florence. The extension applies to deadlines -- either an original or extended due date -- that occurred on or after September 7, 2018 and before January 31, 2019.
- North Carolina counties: Allegany, Alamance, Anson, Ashe, Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Cabarrus, Carteret, Chatham, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Dare, Davidson, Duplin, Durham, Granville, Greene, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Hyde, Johnston, Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Madison, McDowell, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Onslow, Orange, Pamlico, Pender, Person, Pitt, Polk, Randolph, Richmond, Robeson, Rowan, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly, Tyrrell, Union, Wayne, Wilson, and Yancey.
- South Carolina counties: Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Jasper, Lancaster, Marion, Marlboro, Orangeburg, Sumter, and Williamsburg Counties.
- Virginia counties: Botetourt, Charles City, Chesterfield, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Isle of Wight, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Lunenburg, Mathews, Mecklenburg, Nelson, Northumberland, Nottoway, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Russell and Roanoke Counties and the independent cities of Bristol, Danville, Franklin, Hampton, Martinsville, Newport News, Richmond, and Williamsburg.
News releases
- IR-2018-236, Proposed hardship withdrawal regulations include relief for disaster victims: Retirement plans can now make loans, hardship distributions to victims of Hurricanes Michael and Florence
- IR-2018-218, For Tax Year 2017, e-file closes on Nov. 17; After that, disaster victims, others need to file on paper
- IR-2018-204, Low-income housing units nationwide may be offered to displaced victims of Hurricanes Michael and Florence, other recent disasters
- IR-2018-202, IRS extends Oct. 15 and other deadlines for more counties hit by Hurricanes Michael, Florence; Additional areas in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia covered
- VA-2018-02, Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Florence in Virginia
- SC-2018-01, Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Florence in South Carolina
- IR-2018-189, IRS announces waiver of dyed fuel penalty in North Carolina due to Hurricane Florence
- IR-2018-188, IRS warns of scams related to natural disasters
- IR-2018-187, IRS extends upcoming deadlines, provides tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence
- NC-2018-03, Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Florence in North Carolina
- IR-2018-183, IRS urges taxpayers to prepare for natural disasters
Tax Tips
- Tax Tip 2018-130, Taxpayers should be prepared for natural disasters
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Other Resources
- Reconstructing 星空体育手机端 Records — Reconstructing records after a disaster may be essential for tax purposes, getting federal assistance or insurance reimbursement. Records that you need to prove your loss may have been damaged or destroyed.
- Client Identification — Tax preparers who need to identify their clients may contact the IRS at 866-562-5227 or, alternatively, the preparer who maintains the necessary records of ten or more clients can send a CD to the IRS by following instructions on this website.
- Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief — IRS information for individuals and businesses.
- Disaster Relief Resources for Tax Professionals — Resources and assistance to members of the impacted payroll and practitioner community.