Relief for Victims of Recent Wildfires in California

The IRS has extended return-filing and payment deadlines for victims of recent wildfires in the California counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and Santa Barbara.

Taxpayers residing or having businesses in these disaster areas have until February 11, 2009, to file returns, pay taxes, and perform other time-sensitive acts otherwise due between November 13, 2008, and February 11, 2009.

In addition, taxpayers whose books, records, or tax professionals' offices are located in the covered disaster areas are also entitled to this relief. Affected taxpayers who reside or have a business located outside the covered disaster area must call the IRS disaster hotline at 866.562.5227 to request relief.

Additional information is available on the IRS website.

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