Tax relief for federally declared disaster areas

Learn how to apply for tax relief, and find out what options may be available if you recently experienced losses due to a disaster in your area.

Get tax relief after a federally declared disaster

You may be eligible for a faster tax refund or an extension to file your return if you are in a federally declared disaster area.

• Use the FEMA search tool to find federally declared disasters.
• Learn how to file for a tax extension.

To get a faster tax refund, you will need to claim your losses from a disaster. You can do this on your tax return or on an amended return.

• Learn about filing an amended return after a disaster.
• Find out how to claim losses on your return using IRS Form 4684.

Learn more about taxes and disaster relief

You can find additional tax and disaster information from the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). This independent organization within the IRS offers a variety of tax-related resources.

Search the TAS website for disaster relief and preparedness tips such as:

• Finding updated tax information related to recent disasters
• Protecting tax records and documenting assets before a disaster strikes
• Reconstructing tax records if they were lost or destroyed