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Disaster Tax Relief: Extended Deadlines for Refunds and Notices

This act makes it easier for citizens to manage their taxes after disasters like floods or fires. It extends the time limit for claiming tax refunds and ensures that tax authorities consider these delays when sending collection notices. This gives citizens more time to sort out their financial affairs during difficult times.
Key points
Extended time to file a claim for a tax refund if the deadline fell within a disaster-affected period.
Tax authorities will consider delays caused by disasters when sending tax collection notices.
Changes apply to refund claims filed and notices issued after the act's enactment date.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-04-01
100%
For 423
Against 0
Abstain 0
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Status: Became Law
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1491
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
Process start date: 2025-02-21
Voting date: 2025-04-01
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 88
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1491.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extended time to file a claim for a tax refund if the deadline fell within a disaster-affected period.
  • Tax authorities will consider delays caused by disasters when sending tax collection notices.
  • Changes apply to refund claims filed and notices issued after the act's enactment date.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 119-64.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

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