Casualties, Disasters, and Theft

U.S. Department of the Treasury > Casualties, Disasters, and Theft

Program Description:

The program offers tax relief for casualty losses that result from the destruction of, or damage to your property from any sudden, unexpected, or unusual event such as a flood, hurricane, tornado, fire, earthquake or even volcanic eruption.

General Program Requirements:

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a victim of a Presidentially declared disaster and you must be a taxpayer who is interested in receiving tax information and preparation assistance.

Status

Active

Loan Terms:

Not Applicable

Application Process:

No application is needed to utilize this program. However, you must file your taxes using the guidelines posted at
http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc515.html

Program Contact Information:

For more information, visit:
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=108362,00.html

Or contact your local Taxpayer Assistance Center:
http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html

For additional information contact:
IRS Tax Forms & Publications
SE:W:CAR:MP:FP, IR-6526
1111 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20224

Managing Agency:

U.S. Department of the Treasury
http://www.ustreas.gov/