September 28, 2004
(Updated 10/01/04 to add 5 counties)
(Updated 10/22/04 to add Lawrence county)

CINCINNATI — The Internal Revenue Service today announced special tax relief for Ohio taxpayers in the Presidential Disaster Area that was struck by severe storms and flooding beginning Aug. 27, 2004.

The disaster area consists of 21 counties: Athens, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mahoning, Meigd, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Stark, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Vinton and Washington.

• The Federal Tax Deposit (FTD) Penalty Waiver Period for employment and excise tax deposits is Aug. 27 – Oct. 1, 2004.
• The Extension Period for returns and other tax payments is Aug. 27 – Nov. 18, 2004.
• The Disaster Designation for this area is “Aug/Sept Storms – OH” — taxpayers mark certain relief-related forms with this designation in red.

Relief Provisions