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Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act
3/12/2024, 11:47 AM
Summary of Bill S 1815
Bill 118 s 1815, also known as the Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide relief to individuals and businesses who have been affected by natural disasters, such as hurricanes, wildfires, and earthquakes.
The main provisions of the bill include extending the deadline for filing tax returns and making tax payments for individuals and businesses located in areas that have been declared disaster zones by the President. This extension would give those affected by natural disasters more time to gather their financial documents and file their taxes without facing penalties.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for providing assistance to individuals and businesses who have lost important financial documents in natural disasters. This assistance would help these individuals and businesses recover their financial records and file their taxes accurately. Overall, the Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act aims to provide much-needed relief to individuals and businesses who have been impacted by natural disasters, allowing them to focus on rebuilding their lives and businesses without the added stress of tax deadlines.
The main provisions of the bill include extending the deadline for filing tax returns and making tax payments for individuals and businesses located in areas that have been declared disaster zones by the President. This extension would give those affected by natural disasters more time to gather their financial documents and file their taxes without facing penalties.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for providing assistance to individuals and businesses who have lost important financial documents in natural disasters. This assistance would help these individuals and businesses recover their financial records and file their taxes accurately. Overall, the Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act aims to provide much-needed relief to individuals and businesses who have been impacted by natural disasters, allowing them to focus on rebuilding their lives and businesses without the added stress of tax deadlines.
Congressional Summary of S 1815
Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act
This bill authorizes the Internal Revenue Service to postpone federal tax filing deadlines upon the written request of a governor of a state in which an emergency or disaster has been declared. The bill also extends current mandatory extensions from 60 to 120 days.
For purposes of this bill, a state includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
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Current Status of Bill S 1815
Bill S 1815 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2023. Bill S 1815 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 6, 2023. Bill S 1815's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 6, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1815
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1815
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1815
Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act
Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules for postponing certain deadlines by reason of disaster.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1815
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