Governors could request IRS disaster relief under Senate bill S 132
In committeeS. 132Latest action
Sponsor: Catherine Cortez Masto · Senator · NV
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Official title: Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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S 132 lets governors request IRS tax deadline extensions after state-declared disasters and doubles the minimum extension from 60 to 120 days.
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What does this do?
S 132 allows state governors to formally request that the IRS extend tax deadlines following a state-declared disaster, even if the federal government has not issued its own disaster declaration. The bill also doubles the minimum automatic extension period from 60 days to 120 days. These changes apply to the 50 states, Washington D.C., and U.S. territories including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects individual taxpayers and small business owners located in areas struck by natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods, or earthquakes. It applies to anyone who might face IRS deadlines while dealing with disaster recovery.
Why does it matter?
Under current law, automatic IRS deadline relief is only available after a federal disaster declaration, which may not happen quickly or at all in some events. Expanding eligibility to state-declared disasters and extending the minimum relief period changes when and how long affected taxpayers have to meet IRS obligations.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 16, 2025
- Senate committeeYou are here · Jan 16, 2025
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.