Hurricane Harvey

Fast IRS refunds after Harvey losses

[…] A little-know IRS rule allows you to claim losses from federally declared disasters in the previous year – as if they occurred a year earlier. This means that losses from Harvey can be included on your 2016 tax return. If you have not filed your 2016 tax return yet, […]

Need cash after Harvey? The IRS can help!

[…] The loss calculation is very similar to the calculation for your own home, but better: your do not have to worry about the 10% trim. There is more good news: unlike your usual operational losses, your Harvey losses will NOT be limited if your income is too high! […]

Donations for Hurricane Harvey relief: the IRS angle

[…] Donations of time and labor are not tax-deductible. It does not matter what you did, how much time you spent and how much it was worth – no deduction. You’re allowed to deduct two things related to volunteering: 1. Out-of-pocket expenses specifically related to […]