With so many weather-related natural disasters occurring with seemingly increasing frequency, let’s take a look at how such disasters affect persons seeking to complete exchange transactions. While the safe harbor timelines for conventional forward exchanges and for reverse exchanges are strictly enforced, there is some relief afforded in the event of a federally declared disaster in the form of time granted. The applicability of a particular federally declared disaster can be found on the IRS website, which provides IRS Disaster Relief Guidelines and consult with a professional advisor.
Recent Tax Relief for Disaster Victims
Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Harvey