IRS Grants Tax Relief to Those Affected by Los Angeles Wildfires

Residents and businesses in federally declared disaster areas receive extended tax deadlines and access to financial relief measures.

The IRS has extended federal tax filing and payment deadlines for individuals and businesses impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires that began on January 7, 2025.
Affected taxpayers now have until October 15, 2025, to file federal returns and make payments originally due between January 7 and October 14, 2025.
Special provisions allow disaster victims to access up to $22,000 from retirement accounts without incurring the usual 10% early withdrawal penalty, with taxes spread over three years.
Taxpayers in the disaster area may claim casualty loss deductions for unreimbursed property damage, but must carefully document losses and adhere to IRS guidelines.
Free legal assistance and resources are available to wildfire survivors through California's statewide disaster legal services hotline and other organizations.