NFL-2005-016, July 15, 2005
(Updated 7/21/05 to add two counties)

JACKSONVILLE—The Internal Revenue Service today announced special tax relief for Florida taxpayers in the Presidential Disaster Area that was struck by Hurricane Dennis beginning July 10, 2005.

The disaster area consists of 10 counties: Bay, Dixie, Escambia, Franklin, Gulf, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Taylor, Wakulla and Walton.

• The Federal Tax Deposit (FTD) Penalty Waiver Period for employment and excise tax deposits is July 10-22, 2005.
• The Extension Period for returns and other tax payments is July 10 – Sept. 12, 2005.
• The Disaster Designation for this area is “Hurricane Dennis” — taxpayers mark certain relief-related forms with this designation.

Relief Provisions