In response to Hurricane Helene, the IRS is deploying over 500 employees to assist the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with disaster relief efforts. These employees will help manage FEMA’s call lines, providing crucial support to victims seeking federal assistance. The IRS has a long history of aiding FEMA during emergencies, having answered over 1.6m calls from storm survivors in the past decade. Additionally, IRS Criminal Investigation agents are actively involved in search and rescue operations. The IRS has already announced disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by the hurricane, extending filing deadlines until May 1st 2025, to areas designated by FEMA, including Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and parts of Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia.
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