Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act
More time for tax refunds and bills after disasters
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- If your area has a wildfire, hurricane, or other disaster, extra time to file taxes will also count when you ask for a refund. You are less likely to lose money because a disaster delayed your filing.
- People and small businesses in disaster zones can treat the postponed period like a normal filing extension. This helps you claim credits or refunds even if you file later.
- The tax agency must factor in disaster extensions before sending collection letters. This should reduce scary notices while you are still within a disaster grace period.
- Example: if filing is pushed back 6 months, that extra 6 months counts when the government decides how much refund you can get.
- These changes apply to refund claims and collection notices made after the law takes effect.
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Milestones
Became Public Law No: 119-64.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Became Public Law No: 119-64.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act
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