IRS to provide relief to Francine victims in all of La.

The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday, September 13, that it will provide tax relief for individuals and businesses in the entire state of Louisiana, affected by Tropical Storm Francine that began on Sept. 10, 2024.

According to a press release, taxpayers now have until Feb. 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.

The release also said it is offering relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This means that individuals and households that reside or have a business, anywhere in Louisiana, qualify for tax relief. The current list of eligible localities is available on the Tax relief in disaster situations page on IRS.gov.

This article originally published in the September 16, 2024 print edition of The Louisiana Weekly newspaper.