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IRS provides Hurricane Milton relief; May 1 deadline now applies to individuals and businesses in all of Florida; many businesses qualify for deposit penalty relief

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:00:34 +0000

The Internal Revenue Service today announced relief for individuals and businesses in 51 counties in Florida due to Hurricane Milton. Individuals and businesses in six counties that previously did not qualify for relief under either Hurricane Debby or Hurricane Helene will receive disaster tax relief beginning Oct. 5, 2024, and concluding on May 1, 2025. They are Broward, Indian River, Martin, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie. In addition, individuals and businesses in 20 counties previously receiving relief under Debby but not Helene will receive disaster tax relief under Hurricane Milton from Aug. 1, 2024, through May 1, 2025. They are Baker, Brevard, Clay, DeSoto, Duval, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lake, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns, and Volusia counties. As a result, affected taxpayers in all of Florida now have until May 1, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, including 2024 individual and business returns normally due during March and April 2025 and 2023 individual and corporate returns with valid extensions and quarterly estimated tax payments. The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Individuals and households that reside or have a business in any one of the localities listed above qualify for tax relief. The current list of eligible localities is always available on IRS.gov’s Tax Relief in Disaster Situations page on IRS.gov. Filing and payment relief Hurricane Milton-related tax relief postpones various tax filing and payment deadlines that occurred beginning on Oct. 5, 2024, and ending on May 1, 2025 (postponement period). As a result, affected individuals and businesses will have until May 1, 2025, to file returns and pay any taxes that were originally due during this period. This means, for example, that the May 1, 2025, deadline now applies to: Any individual or business with a 2024 return is normally due in March or April 2025. Any individual, C corporation, or tax-exempt organization with a valid extension can file their calendar year 2023 federal return. The IRS noted, however, that payments on these returns are not eligible for the extra time because they were due last spring before the hurricane occurred. 2024 quarterly estimated tax payments are normally due on Jan. 15, 2025, and 2025 estimated tax payments are normally due on April 15, 2025. Quarterly payroll and excise tax returns are normally due on Oct. 31, 2024, Jan. 31, 2025, and April 30, 2025. In addition, for localities affected by Hurricane Milton, penalties for failing to make payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after Oct. 5, 2024, and before Oct. 21, 2024, will be abated as long as the deposits are made by Oct. 21, 2024. Localities eligible for this relief are Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Glades, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putman, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union and Volusia counties. Deposit penalty relief and other relief were previously provided to taxpayers affected by Debby and Helene. For details, see the Florida page on IRS.gov. The Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses page also has details and information on other returns, payments, and tax-related actions qualifying for relief during the postponement period. The IRS automatically provides filing and penalty relief to taxpayers with an IRS address of record in the disaster area. These taxpayers do not need to contact the agency to get this relief. It is possible that an affected taxpayer may not have an IRS address of record located in the disaster area because they moved to the disaster area after filing their return. In these unique circumstances, the affected taxpayer could receive a late filing or late payment penalty notice from the IRS for the postponement period. The taxpayer should call the number on the notice to have the penalty abated. In addition, the IRS will work with any taxpayer who lives outside the disaster area but whose records are necessary to meet a deadline occurring during the postponement period and are located in the affected area. Taxpayers qualifying for relief living outside the disaster area must contact the IRS at 866-562-5227. This also includes workers affiliated with a recognized government or philanthropic organization who assist in relief efforts. Disaster area tax preparers with clients outside the disaster area can choose to use the Bulk Requests from Practitioners for Disaster Relief option, described on IRS.gov. Additional tax relief Individuals and businesses in a federally declared disaster area who suffered uninsured or unreimbursed disaster-related losses can choose to claim them on either the return for the year the loss occurred (in this instance, the 2024 return normally filed next year) or the return for the prior year (the 2023 return filed this year). Taxpayers have extra time – up to six months after the due date of the taxpayer’s federal income tax return for the disaster year (without regard to any extension of time to file) – to make the election. For individual taxpayers, this means Oct. 15, 2025. Be sure to write the FEMA declaration number – 3622-EM – on any return claiming a loss. See Publication 547, Casualties, Disasters, and Thefts, for details. Qualified disaster relief payments are generally excluded from gross income. In general, this means that affected taxpayers can exclude from their gross income amounts received from a government agency for reasonable and necessary personal, family, living, or funeral expenses, as well as for the repair or rehabilitation of their home or for the repair or replacement of its contents. See Publication 525, Taxable and Nontaxable Income, for details. Additional relief may be available to affected taxpayers participating in a retirement plan or individual retirement arrangement (IRA). For example, a taxpayer may be eligible to take a special disaster distribution that would not be subject to the additional 10% early distribution tax, allowing the taxpayer to spread the income over three

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American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) activates for major Hurricane Milton

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:15:54 +0000

Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is mobilizing for another major hurricane – reminding supply chain professionals to take the 13th named storm of the season as seriously as they took the first. “In an ideal world, we’d have plenty of time to focus all of our efforts on Hurricane Helene’s clean-up and recovery, especially because the needs are so extensive,” said Kathy Fulton, ALAN’s executive director. “But in the real world, hurricanes don’t always wait for their turn. As a result, we are officially activating for Hurricane Milton. “All signs point to Hurricane Milton being an extremely destructive and dangerous event for the west coast of Florida, including many parts that are still struggling with rescue and recovery efforts from Hurricanes Helene and Debby. As a result, ALAN is consolidating its resources for preparedness and response efforts – and calling upon its network to help.” Late yesterday, ALAN expanded its Disaster Micro-Site (www.alanaid.org/operations/) with a Situation Report that includes specifics about Milton’s projected path and impacts and links to transportation waivers and state business/industry resources. It will continue to provide these reports as circumstances change in the days ahead. “The bad news is, we’ve had to use this site several times already because there have been so many hurricanes this year,” said Fulton. “The good news is it’s allowed us to do a better job of providing the industry with critical hurricane-related information – and helped us connect humanitarian organizations with the logistics help they need more quickly.” ALAN encourages those who want to help with Hurricane Milton relief efforts to visit the “Active Logistics Needs” portion of its Disaster Micro-Site often in the weeks ahead – bearing in mind that the vast majority of its requests tend to arrive after a storm has made landfall and initial assessments have been made – or to consider fulfilling some of the many Hurricane Helene logistics needs that are already showcased there. Organizations that would prefer to support ALAN’s relief efforts by making a financial donation instead can do so by going to https://www.alanaid.org/hurricane-helene/. Meanwhile, ALAN urges businesses with operations in Hurricane Milton’s cone of concern to focus on keeping themselves and their employees safe. This includes allowing plenty of time for their area employees to make preparations and either evacuate or shelter in place. “We hope this will be the last time this year that we have to send out a hurricane APB like this because each one represents terrible circumstances that we wouldn’t wish on anyone,” said Fulton. “However, we’re thankful for the overwhelming response we’ve received from members of the logistics community throughout this hurricane season so far. It is allowing us to make a considerable difference for disaster survivors.”

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ALAN HURRICANE HELENE SITUATIONAL REPORT for Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:49:25 +0000

American Logistics Aid Network is mobilized for Hurricane Helene. As part of our response efforts, we are committed to providing you with the latest information and updates on supply chain impacts via our periodic Situation Reports. ALAN has been improving logistics response to disasters for 19 years, and the need is greater now than ever. Please donate today to help us continue our work for many more years to come. CRITICAL MESSAGES North Carolina Business Operations Center: Partners moving people, resources or equipment into western North Carolina, MUST coordinate plans and movements through the NCEM-BEOC. Help us keep critical supply lines open. Please do not self-deploy resources or supply logistics without coordinating with the BEOC. There is a high likelihood that your team(s) will be turned away at various checkpoints. We will prioritize movements and provide safe routes with an escort, as needed. You can email your supply logistics or movement requests to: BEOC@ncdps.gov Begin Subject Line with: Logistics Support Please include the following info: What are you moving? Why you need special access. When do you plan to move, and from where? Where are you going? When will they arrive at the “border to Western NC,” and where? In summary, until further notice, roads in Western NC (generally anywhere west of Hickory, NC) are closed to all traffic other than emergency services and pre-approved shipments coordinated through the BEOC. ITEMS OF INTEREST 2:00pm EDT North Carolina BEOC Coordination Call Teams Meeting Meeting ID: 259 218 205 140 Passcode: uyvDTB 4:00 pm EDT PSEMA Tropical Storm Helene Coordination Call via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82147633838?pwd=hiay24IsxMe84PbrImyZtSlTdq60Vv.1 Meeting ID: 821 4763 3838 Passcode: PSEMA FEDERAL EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS President Biden approved Major Disaster Declaration for Virginia on October 2, 2024, in response to Hurricane Helene. President Biden approved Major Disaster Declaration for Georigia on October 1, 2024, in response to Hurricane Helene. President Biden approved Major Disaster Declaration for South Carolina on September 29, 2024, in response to Hurricane Helene. President Biden approved Emergency Declaration for Virginia on September 29, 2024, in response to Hurricane Helene. President Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Florida on September 28, 2024, in response to Hurricane Helene. President Biden approved Major Disaster Declaration for North Carolina on September 28, 2024, in response to Hurricane Helene. President Biden approved Emergency Declaration for Tennessee on September 28, 2024, in response to Hurricane Helene. President Biden approved Emergency Declaration for South Carolina on September 26, 2024, in preparation for impacts from Hurricane Helene beginning on September 25, 2024, and continuing. President Biden approved Emergency Declaration for Alabama on September 26, 2024, in preparation for impacts from Hurricane Helene beginning on September 22, 2024, and continuing. President Biden approved Emergency Declaration for North Carolina on September 26, 2024, in preparation for impacts from Hurricane Helene beginning on September 25, 2024, and continuing. President Biden approved Emergency Declaration for Georgia on September 26, 2024, in preparation for impacts from Hurricane Helene beginning on September 24, 2024, and continuing. President Biden approved Emergency Declaration for Florida on September 24, 2024, in preparation for impacts from Tropical Storm Helene beginning on September 23, 2024, and continuing. STATE STATE DECLARATIONS Tennessee Governor Lee issued Executive Order No. 105 on September 27, 2024, in response to Hurricane Helene. West Virginia Governor Justice issued Proclamation declaring a State of Preparedness on September 26, 2024, in response to Hurricane Helene. Virginia Governor Youngkin issued Executive Order No. 37 on September 25, 2024 declaring a state of emergency due to Hurricane Helene. South Carolina Governor McMaster issued Executive Order 2024-24 on September 25, 2024, in preparation for impacts from Hurricane Helene. North Carolina Governor Cooper issued Executive Order No. 315 on September 25, 2024, declaring a statewide state of emergency and temporary waiver and suspension of motor vehicle regulations. Georgia Governor Kemp issued Executive Order on September 24, 2024, declaring a State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Helene. Florida Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-209 on September 24, 2024, amending Executive Order 24-208. Florida Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-208 on September 23, 2024, in preparation for impacts from potential tropical cyclone nine. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION WAIVERS Title: Virginia Department of Transportation Secretary issued Transportation Waiver on September 26, 2024 (extension signed 10/01/24) Effective: 09/26/24| Expires on: 10/25/24 Description: The Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner issued a transportation waiver granting temporary overweight, over width, registration, license, or hours of service exemptions to all carriers transporting essential emergency relief supplies to, through, and from any area of the Commonwealth. Authorization applies also applies to water, food, heating oil, motor fuels or propane, or agricultural products, agricultural supplies, livestock and poultry, forest products and salvaged wood, waste, and trees cut in preparation for the storm, or providing restoration of utilities. Title: Tennessee Governor Lee issued Executive Order No. 105 for Hurricane Helene Effective: 09/27/24| Expires on: 10/11/24 Description: Tennessee Executive Order No. 105 provides exemption to Tennessee Code Annotated Sections: 55-4-401 through Section 55-4-413; Section 55-7-201 through Section 55-8-209, and Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1680-07-01 through 1680-07-01-.25 that set forth maximum weight, height, length, and width limitations are suspended in the case of vehicles providing relief efforts in response to severe weather. In accordance with 49 CFR 390.23, provide a temporary exemption from 49 CFR Part 395 limiting the hours of service for the operator of a commercial vehicle providing supplies, equipment, personnel, and other provisions to assist persons affected by severe weather. Title: Alabama Department of Revenue Commissioner issued Executive Order Effective: 09/27/24| Expires on: 10/27/24 Description: Alabama Department of Revenue Commissioner issued executive order providing temporary suspension of the motor fuel exporter, importer, and transporter licensing requirements associated with the Alabama Terminal Excise Tax for those supporting disaster relief efforts by engaging in the export of motor fuel from Alabama to areas in other states impacted by Hurricane Helene. Title: Alabama Department of Revenue Commissioner issued Executive Order Effective: 09/27/24| Expires on: 10/27/24 Description: Alabama Department of Revenue Commissioner issued executive order providing temporary suspension of the requirements associated with the International Registration Plan and International Fuel Tax Agreement for any motor vehicle engaged in interstate disaster relief which will be traveling through the State of Alabama as part of the disaster relief. Title: Virginia Department of Transportation Secretary issued Transportation Waiver on September 26, 2024 Effective: 09/26/24| Expires on: 10/02/24 Description: Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner issued a transportation waiver granting temporary overweight, over width, registration, license, or hours of service exemptions to all carriers transporting

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MHI offers support for the victims of Hurricane Helene

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:06:00 +0000

The sights of Hurricane Helene’s flooding, debris, and destruction are incredibly saddening, particularly when we consider the lives lost and those who are still missing or awaiting help. The road to recovery will be long and arduous, with overwhelming work ahead. The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is actively responding to these needs, as it has done for over 19 years. To help support the relief efforts, the MHI Board of Governors has approved a resolution to donate $200,000 to ALAN. “It is hard to know where to even begin in the face of such massive devastation,” said John Paxton, MHI CEO. “We are confident that the donation to ALAN will get relief to those who need it as swiftly as possible.” MHI encourages you to check in frequently for ALAN’s latest updates and needs. If you’d prefer, you can also make a donation to support our ongoing humanitarian efforts. Every dollar truly helps. You can also provide support by providing the specifically requested material handling equipment. Please be on the lookout for additional material handling equipment donation needs from the ALAN network. In addition to ALAN, these organizations also assist Helene victims. American Red Cross World Central Kitchen United Way The Salvation Army

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