Disaster Response+Recovery
Weathering disasters together.
As we gear up for another hurricane season, we can only hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. While many are still recovering from the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida, we need to look ahead and get ready. While the safety of your family and staff is paramount, we also understand the potential impact disasters of any type can have on filing deadlines. Our Advocacy Team will remain hard at work providing assistance as needed.
The impact of disasters is uncertain. What is certain, is our dedication to providing the necessary support and advocating for your causes.
Resources from Gerard Schreiber, CPA, the Master of Disaster
Thank you to Jerry Schreiber for providing the following resources. Keep in mind that information is current at publication and is subject to change. Practitioners should do their own due diligence, especially regarding interpretations of official source references and due dates.
Disaster Losses for Tax Year 2021 Returns – Webcast** (This webcast is for informational purposes. No CPE credit is awarded for viewing this recording originally broadcast on 1/18/22.)
Other Resources
- Due Dates for Returns Affected by Hurricane Ida (Schreiber, updated 1/3/22)
- List of Louisiana Parishes Due Dates by Disaster (Schreiber, updated 3/12/21)
- A Guide for CPAs to Providing Disaster Assistance (Schreiber, updated 9/6/21)
- Disaster Questions and Answers (Schreiber, updated 9/9/21)
- Worksheet Template for IRS Publication 584 (Schreiber)
- § 165 – Losses (Cornell Law School)
- § 1.165-7 Casualty Losses (Cornell Law School)
- § 301.7508A-1 Postponement of certain tax-related deadlines by reasons of a federally declared disaster or terroristic or military action (Cornell Law School)
- Quick Answers to Questions for Individual Disaster Victims (Schreiber/Chambers)
- Insurance Company Claims Numbers (Schreiber)
News & Alerts
We will continue to update you on announcements from key agencies and organizations. Unless opted out of receiving them, all News Alerts are emailed to members promptly. If you are not receiving our News Alerts or have previously opted out and want to be added to the distribution list, please email info@lcpa.org.
The AICPA Disaster Recovery Guide is a great resource to add to your website and share with members, even before a weather situation hits. This comprehensive guide, created in partnership with the American Red Cross, is an easy-to-read tool for members and the public, with several good checklists to follow, both before and after an unfortunate event.
Disaster Recovery Agencies and Other Online Resources
State
- Get a Game Plan
- Governor's Office of Homeland Security – Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guides
- Louisiana Attorney General
- Louisiana Department of Transportation
- Louisiana Insurance Commissioner
- Louisiana Licensing Board for Contractors
- Parish Emergency Preparedness Contacts
Federal
- American Red Cross
- DisasterAssistance.gov – access to disaster help and resources
- Disaster Relief Resource Center for Tax Professionals
- FEMA
- Reasons Why You Might Have Been Found Ineligible by FEMA
Other
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