Hurricane Sandy – FEMA Disaster Declarations

Hurricane Sandy – FEMA Disaster Declarations

Updated November 06, 2012

October 30, 2012, New York and selected counties in New Jersey were declared federal disaster areas. There declarations open up the federal tax code benefits to taxpayers who have experienced this tragic event.

FEMA 10-30-2012 Declares Major Disasters

SANDY: FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATIONS  (DR)

As Of November 5, 2012

(Only Selected Counties)

http://www.fema.gov/disasters

New York Hurricane Sandy        (DR-4085) 10-30-2012

New Jersey Hurricane Sandy    (DR-4086) 10-30-2012

Connecticut Hurricane Sandy   (DR-4087) 10-30-2012

Rhode Island Hurricane Sandy (DR-4089) 11-  3-2012

Our best wishes go out to all who are dealing with this tragic event. The citizens and the those who are responding to the needs of the people who have been displaced, impacted and physically and emotionally affected by this huge event.

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This material was contributed by John Trapani. A Certified Public Accountant who has assisted taxpayers since 1976, in analyzing and reporting transactions of the type covered in this material.  

Internal Revenue Service Circular 230 Disclosure

This is a general discussion of tax law. The application of the law to specific facts may involve aspects that are not identical to the situations presented in this material. Relying on this material does not qualify as tax advice for purpose of mounting a defense of a tax position with the taxing authorities

The analysis of the tax consequences of any event is based on tax laws in effect at the time of the event.

This material was completed on the date of the posting

© 2012, John Trapani, CPA,