What's New

Important Tax Changes for 2002

The IRS Disaster Relief Efforts

Relief for Victims of Terrorist Attacks

IRS, Treasury Work to Assure Affected Taxpayers

In the aftermath of the September 11th tragedy, the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department want to assure taxpayers, businesses and tax practitioners that they are working aggressively to issue tax guidance and resolve potential issues.

The IRS and Treasury want to assure the victims, families and others affected by the tragedies in New York and at the Pentagon that the agencies will do everything possible to provide administrative tax relief quickly. Just as importantly, the IRS and Treasury will work to minimize the distraction of tax issues during this terrible time.

The entire Treasury family extends its prayers and sympathies to the families, friends, government workers and others affected by this attack.

Disaster Relief Information for Individuals and Businesses

Disaster Relief Information for Individuals

Following the September 11th terrorist attacks, the Internal Revenue Service is working to help taxpayers and provide as much disaster assistance and relief as possible.

The links on this page detail a number of efforts underway to provide individual taxpayers with timely help in response to the September 11th disaster.

Disaster Relief Information for Businesses

Following the September 11th terrorist attacks, the Internal Revenue Service is working to help taxpayers and provide as much disaster assistance and relief as possible.

The links on this page detail a number of efforts underway to provide businesses with timely help in response to the September 11th disaster.

Disaster Relief Information for the US Armed Forces

Following the September 11th terrorist attacks, the Internal Revenue Service is working to help and provide as much disaster assistance and relief as possible.

The links on this page detail a number of efforts underway that address the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the granting of special tax benefits.
Disaster Relief Through Charitable Contributions

Charitable organizations are playing an important role in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks. The links on this page lead to information on:

• How the public can make contributions to existing charitable organizations;
• How new organizations seeking tax-exempt status to provide relief for victims can use a special expedited review and approval process;
• Legal requirements organizations must meet in order to qualify for tax-exempt status; and
• New tax-exempt organizations formed to help victims of the terrorist attacks.

Additional IRS Disaster Relief Resources

Additional IRS Disaster Relief Resources
Publication 3921, Help from the Internal Revenue Service For Those Affected by The Terrorists Attacks on America September 11, 2001
Disaster Relief Information for Individuals
Disaster Relief Information for Businesses
Disaster Relief Information for the US Armed Forces
Publication 3, Armed Forces' Tax Guide
Disaster Relief Through Charitable Contributions