Victims of wildfires in California now have until Jan. 31, 2018, to file certain individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments. This includes an additional filing extension for taxpayers with valid extensions that run out on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017.
Currently, the IRS is providing relief to the following California counties: Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Sonoma and Yuba. Individuals and businesses in these counties, as well as firefighters and relief workers who live elsewhere, qualify for the extension.
Official Guidance:
Click here for official guidance and full text of IRS 2017-172, Disaster Relief for Victims of California Wildfires.
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