The IRS has granted federal tax relief for taxpayers impacted by severe storms in parts of Connecticut and Rhode Island . The relief includes extensions for various tax payment and filing deadlines. Individuals and businesses affected by the severe storms now have until June 17 to meet certain tax obligations.
Tornadoes, severe storms, and flooding hit Providence County, Rhode Island from Sept. 10 to Sept. 13, 2023. Providence County was declared a disaster area earlier this month, nearly four months after the severe storms. As a result, impacted residents can now finally apply for grants from FEMA to assist with temporary housing and home repairs.
The disaster declaration also means that Rhode Island businesses and residents impacted by the storm have until June 17, 2024, to meet various tax filing and payment deadlines originally due between Sept 10, 2023, and June 17, 2024.
Areas of Connecticut impacted by severe storms have also been declared disaster areas. Severe storms and flooding that began on Jan. 10, 2024, caused a partial dam break, which left thousands of residents without power. Affected businesses and residents in parts of Connecticut now have until June 17, 2024, to meet various tax deadlines originally due between Jan. 10, 2024, and June 17, 2024.