People and businesses hit by serious disasters could get more time for some federal tax filings and payments. The IRS could act after a state, territory, or D.C. disaster declaration if local leaders ask in writing and FEMA is consulted.
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Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act is a House bill signed into law. The latest recorded action: Became Public Law No: 119-29.
Latest action on H.R. 517: Became Public Law No: 119-29.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and businesses in places hit by serious disasters. It could give them more time to handle federal tax filings and payments while they recover. It also affects governors, the D.C. mayor, territorial leaders, the IRS, and FEMA because they would help start or manage the relief process.
Why this matters: Disasters can make tax deadlines hard to meet because people may lose power, records, homes, or business income. This bill would give more places a path to ask for IRS deadline relief, even when there is no federal disaster declaration. It could also give covered taxpayers at least four months of extra time for some deadlines. The real effect would depend on how often local leaders ask for relief and how the IRS uses this power after talking with FEMA.
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Officially: Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act
People and businesses hit by serious disasters could get more time for some federal tax filings and payments. The IRS could act after a state, territory, or D.C. disaster declaration if local leaders ask in writing and FEMA is consulted.
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Signed into law
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
Latest: Became Public Law No: 119-29. (7/24/2025)
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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