Rebuilding Records after a Natural Disaster is an Essential Step in Recovery

This article was published by the IRS. Tax records are not a first priority for those affected by natural disasters nor should they be. However, these records may be necessary to get federal assistance or insurance reimbursement. It is important for victims of a disaster to reconstruct their records to help prove and document their losses. [...]

Preparing for Disasters

It's important to think about hurricanes, tornadoes, and other disasters so you're prepared in case they happen. This includes safeguarding your tax forms and other financial records. First, you could take advantage of electronic record keeping. See if you can receive your bank statements and related documents by email. For paper documents such as W-2s and [...]

Disaster tax relief: What taxpayers need to know

This article was published by the IRS. Tax relief is available for people living in areas declared disasters by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. To find out if an area qualifies for disaster tax relief, check IRS news from around the nation. Affected taxpayers have more time to file and pay If people live at an [...]

Preparing for Disasters

It's important to think about hurricanes, tornadoes, and other disasters so you're prepared in case they happen. This includes safeguarding your tax forms and other financial records. First, you could take advantage of electronic record keeping. See if you can receive your bank statements and related documents by email. For paper documents such as W-2s and [...]

Pop Quiz! Do You Qualify for an Education Tax Credit?

Class is in session! It's time to learn how education tax credits can help pay for higher education. Visit IRS.gov for more information. There are two education tax credits that can help offset the cost of higher education: the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit. These can help if you're heading to college, [...]

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