{"id":3650,"date":"2025-01-16T13:16:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T13:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tax1099.com\/blog\/?p=3650"},"modified":"2025-10-30T10:07:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T10:07:53","slug":"tax-reporting-extensions-relief-for-california-wildfire-victims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tax1099.com\/blog\/tax-reporting-extensions-relief-for-california-wildfire-victims\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax Reporting Extension for California Wildfire Victims"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The wildfires sweeping through California, especially in Los Angeles County, have left a trail of unimaginable loss and disruption, deeply affecting individuals, families, and businesses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While your primary focus is undoubtedly on safety, and rebuilding what has been lost, the added responsibility of tax compliance can feel overwhelming. That\u2019s why we\u2019re here to share important information about tax reporting extensions and tax relief directly available for the<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">affected taxpayers by the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdtfa.ca.gov\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">California Department of Tax and Fee Administration<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Key Points<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For a 30-day tax reporting extension, request <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax1099.com\/extension-forms\/efile-form-8809\"><strong>8809 Form<\/strong><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong> online<\/strong>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:480,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Affected taxpayers now have until<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Oct. 15<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:480,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wildfire-related losses can be claimed by the affected taxpayers on their 2024 or 2025 tax returns.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:480,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\"><br \/>\n\u201cThe people in Los Angeles County have experienced unimaginable tragedy, and the state will continue to do everything possible to help these communities,\u201d Gavin\u00a0Newsom said in a statement.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>New Deadlines for Tax Filing and Reporting<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The IRS has extended certain tax filing deadlines to ease out the burden on those affected by the wildfires. Businesses now have until <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">October 15, 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, to submit their tax forms, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax1099.com\/1099-forms\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1099s<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax1099.com\/wage-tax-forms\">W-2s<\/a>. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additional relief may be available to affected taxpayers who participate in a retirement plan or individual retirement account.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The same relief will be available to any other counties added later to the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">disaster area<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The extension has provided a much-needed buffer to\u00a0prioritize the well-being of your employees, clients, and community while managing compliance obligations.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow text-center\">\n<h3>Affected by The California Wildfires? Learn How We Can Help You Meet Extended Deadlines<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/web.tax1099.com\/#\/signup?ref=blog\">Request IRS Form 8809<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\">File Form 8809 for Tax Reporting Extension<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your operations have been disrupted by the California wildfires, the IRS allows for extensions to issue and file tax forms. Here\u2019s how:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">1.<\/span><\/i> Requesting an Extension for Issuing Forms to Recipients<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Complete <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax1099.com\/extension-forms\/efile-form-8809\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Form 8809<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to apply for an extension.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Use this form to request an extension of time to file forms:\n<ul>\n<li>W-2, W-2G,<\/li>\n<li>1042-S,<\/li>\n<li>1094-C, 1095,<\/li>\n<li>1097, 1098, 1099,<\/li>\n<li>3921, 3922,<\/li>\n<li>5498, and<\/li>\n<li>8027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Submit this form before the original deadline i.e. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">January 31, 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, for distributing tax forms (e.g., W-2s and 1099s).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: You can submit the form to the IRS with Tax1099 or choose to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fax at 877-477-0572 (or 304-579-4105 for international submissions)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tax1099.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Frame-1000006804.jpg\" alt=\"form 8809\" width=\"709\" height=\"523\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. <\/span><\/i>Requesting an Extension for Filing Forms with the IRS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You have multiple options to file an extension request:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Online Submission:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Use the IRS FIRE (Filing Information Returns Electronically) System to submit Form 8809 electronically. <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Online submissions are the quickest method and can grant an automatic <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">30-day extension<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, provided they are submitted on time.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Paper Submission:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Mail Form 8809 to the IRS address provided below:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<\/span>Department of the Treasury<span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>Internal Revenue Service Center<span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>Ogden, UT 84201-0209<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Electronic File Format:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If you prefer, you can electronically file your extension request following the IRS specifications outlined in Publication 1220.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\"><br \/>\nSpecial Note: <\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">For W-2s and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax1099.com\/1099-forms\/efile-form-1099-nec\">1099-NEC forms<\/a>, extensions must be submitted on paper, and applicants are required to sign Line 7 of Form 8809 for processing.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"4\">Form 8809 Due Dates<\/h2>\n<p>The due dates for filing Form 8809 are shown below:<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 324px;\" width=\"608\" data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Form<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Due Date (Paper Filing)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Due Date (Electronic Filing)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>W-2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">January 31<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">January 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>W-2G<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">February 28<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">March 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1042-S<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">March 15<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">March 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1094-C<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">February 28<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">March 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1095<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">February 28<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">March 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1097, 1098, 1099<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">February 28<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">March 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1099-NEC<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">January 31<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">January 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>3921, 3922<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">February 28<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">March 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>5498<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">May 31<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">May 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>8027<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">Last Day of February<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">March 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>If any due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, file by the next business day.<\/p>\n<h2>Who are Qualified for the Extended Deadlines?<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">Taxpayers considered \u201caffected\u201d by the wildfires are eligible for filing and payment deadline postponements. According to IRS guidelines, affected taxpayers include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Residents and businesses<\/strong> whose primary residence or main place of business is located within the federally declared disaster areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taxpayers with essential records<\/strong> located within the disaster area, even if they live outside it, but require those records to meet filing deadlines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relief workers<\/strong> associated with recognized government or philanthropic organizations who are assisting in the disaster-affected areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Individuals visiting the disaster zone<\/strong> who were injured or tragically lost their lives due to the fires.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\">We are here to Help!<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We understand that tax reporting might not feel like a priority in the wake of such devastating events. However, taking a few proactive steps now can save you from added stress later. Our goal is to support businesses like yours with accurate and timely information to help ease the burden of compliance during this difficult time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For further assistance, affected taxpayers can contact the IRS Disaster Hotline at\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">866-562-5227<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or reach out to local IRS offices for specific relief options. If you need additional assistance, IRS-authorized e-filing platforms like <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tax1099.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tax1099<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are excellent starting points. Together, we can help you navigate these unprecedented circumstances with clarity and resilience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow text-center\">\n<h3>Get Fast, Secure 1099 Filing Support for California Wildfire-Affected Businesses<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/web.tax1099.com\/#\/signup?ref=blog\">Request IRS Form 8809<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The wildfires sweeping through California, especially in Los Angeles County, have left a trail of unimaginable loss and disruption, deeply affecting individuals, families, and businesses.\u00a0 While your primary focus is undoubtedly on safety, and rebuilding what has been lost, the added responsibility of tax compliance can feel overwhelming. 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