The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a notice to taxpayers in parts of four disaster-stricken states that they must file their federal income tax returns and pay any taxes owed by the end of the month or face consequences. This year, most taxpayers were required to file by April 18, which was also the…

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has sent out a special mailing to taxpayers in disaster-affected areas, letting them know they have more time to pay their taxes. The IRS said in a statement Thursday that the special mailing was being sent out to California and seven other states as a follow-up clarification after an earlier…

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has sent out a special mailing to taxpayers in disaster-affected areas, letting them know they have more time to pay their taxes. The IRS said in a statement Thursday that the special mailing was being sent out to California and seven other states as a follow-up clarification after an earlier…

An ex-infantry soldier and married father of two is sharing some of his best survival tips for families in the event of a major or localized disaster and says preparation is possible for everyone. Michael Major, 42, currently works as a manager at a fabrication company in the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada,…

By Joy Taylor From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Question: My home suffered significant damage from Hurricane Ian last year. Can I deduct the loss on my tax return? Answer: Personal casualty losses of individuals are deductible to the extent the losses are attributable to federal disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, blizzards, wildfires, tornadoes or major flooding…

Preparing our homes and families for natural disasters and severe weather is a well-known subject here at Everyday Cheapskate. We talk about it a lot because it’s so very important. But what about your pets? Are your pets prepared to face and survive disaster? According to ServiceMaster Restore, 83 percent of pet owners live in…

A local Zhongba motorcycle repairman comes to the Pyle brothers’ rescue, managing to get the BMW bike clutch back in working order. But further disaster strikes when Colin’s bike blows a tire. The journey is now in real jeopardy. …

Natural disasters caused global economic losses of $313 billion in 2022, insurance broker Aon estimated on Wednesday, of which less than half was insured. Losses from natural catastrophes covered by the insurance sector amounted to $132 billion, 57 percent above the 21st-century average, it added, leaving a global “protection gap” of 58percent. Yet, while the…

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at 6:00 p.m. ET on Jan. 19 to reaffirm his commitment to supporting the people of California as they recover and rebuild from the impact of recent extreme weather across the state. The Epoch Times will livestream the event. …

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at 6:00 p.m. ET on Jan. 19 to reaffirm his commitment to supporting the people of California as they recover and rebuild from the impact of recent extreme weather across the state. The Epoch Times will livestream the event. …