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Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act Becomes Law
Story by Danielle Shockey 12/13/24 (Tampa Free Press) U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) celebrated a bipartisan milestone Friday...
Richard Carlson
Dec 13, 20242 min read
Why Are U.S. Legislators So Reluctant to Promote the Federal Casualty Loss Program?
The Federal Casualty Loss Program, reported through IRS Form 4684, allows taxpayers to claim deductions for losses resulting from...
Richard Carlson
Nov 10, 20243 min read
The Fallout from Helene
In the small coastal town of Perry, Florida, the residents were no strangers to hurricanes. However, nothing could have prepared them for...
Richard Carlson
Nov 3, 20242 min read
ANY PORT IN A STORM?
DISASTERS ARE INCREASING IN NUMBER AND SEVERITY – AND SO ARE LOSSES This week we’re following up on our article, The Trillion Dollar...
Mark Stockton
Oct 11, 20247 min read
Federal Help for Disaster Victims
We recently received an email from Congressman Gus Bilirakis (Florida) containing a lot of useful information for disaster victims....
Richard Carlson
Oct 5, 202415 min read
The Trillion Dollar Time Bomb
Meet Mark Gongloff, a Bloomberg Opinion editor and columnist covering climate change. He previously worked for Fortune.com , the...
Richard Carlson
Sep 29, 20243 min read
It’s never too early or too late to file 4684 (until it’s too late which is 2027 for Hurricane Ian)
Some of the residents of Florida are playing a waiting game, hoping that Hurricane Ian will be “qualified” and thus achieve better tax...
Richard Carlson
Sep 7, 20244 min read
Understanding Disaster Qualification (Part 3 of 2)
Yes, we told you this would be a two-part series on how to handle Disaster Qualification from a tax standpoint and how to get your best...
Richard Carlson
Sep 2, 20244 min read
Should I Stay or Should I Go? A guide to deciding when to file form 4684 (Part 2 of 2)
In our last post we discussed the difference between Federal Disasters and Qualified Federal Disasters. We told you that a Qualified...
Richard Carlson
Aug 24, 20246 min read
Not all Disasters are Created Equal (Part 1 of 2)
When it comes to the Federal Casualty Loss Program, understanding the distinctions between "Federal Disasters" and " Qualified Federal...
Richard Carlson
Aug 18, 20243 min read
Why can't I use a Zillow estimate?
We know that Disaster Relief’s Loss Reports have been accepted by the IRS as proof of a home’s diminished value over 10,000 times and...
Richard Carlson
Aug 11, 20245 min read
Reflecting on the Lahaina Fires: One Year Later and Understanding the Tax Implications
On August 8, 2023, the historic town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui was devastated by one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S....
Richard Carlson
Aug 9, 20243 min read
Lahaina may see some relief, but what about 4684 filings?
In an August 2nd Press Release Maui County announced that it has signed a Term Sheet with key participants in the lawsuits arising out of...
Mark Stockton
Aug 6, 20243 min read
Changes at Disaster Relief
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2024 Disaster Relief continues to market its service in Florida to victims of Hurricane Ian, and in Maui...
Mark Stockton
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Rebuilding Lives: Disaster Relief's IRS Accepted Loss Valuations
Natural disasters can have devastating effects on individuals and communities, leaving behind a trail of destruction and financial loss....
Mark Stockton
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Maximize Tax Relief with Disaster Relief's Loss Valuations
Natural disasters can wreak havoc on communities, leaving individuals and businesses struggling to recover both financially and...
Richard Carlson
Jun 1, 20242 min read
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