The House approved legislation this week that would extend various tax deadlines for people affected by natural disasters.
H.R. 1491, the “Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act,” from Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.), would extend the “lookback period” for disaster victims to claim tax refunds or credits. It passed the House in a 423-0 vote Tuesday.
“It’s this type of legislation that would ensure that tax deadlines remain aligned in disaster zones, and that those who have survived natural disasters are not penalized by confusing collection notices or a shortened tax lookback period,” said co-sponsor Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.).
On Monday, the House passed H.R. 517, the “Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act,” from Reps. David Kustoff (R-Tenn.) and Judy Chu (D-Calif.), by a vote of 388-0.
