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Prepare For Hurricanes, Wildfires and Tornadoes
On May 1, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminded taxpayers that soon it will be prime season for natural disasters. The National Wildfire Awareness Month is May and National Hurricane Preparedness Week starts May 5, 2024.
All individuals should use this time before the natural disaster season to protect your important tax and financial information. While major disasters normally occur during the summer months, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has already issued 25 Federal disaster declarations for winter storms, flooding, tornadoes, wildfires and landslides in 2024.
There are several helpful tips to protect your personal financial and tax information. Additional information is also available on IRS.gov or FEMA.gov.
Protect Important Documents — Your original documents may include tax returns, Social Security cards, marriage certificates, birth...
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