Section of Taxation Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief
Assistance for Those Affected How Other Taxpayers Can Help Related Tips for Tax Practitioners

• If you've driven your automobile for Katrina-related activities, tax deductions may be available for your mileage.

• Summary of pertinent information regarding charitable organizations and donations compiled by the Tax Section's Young Lawyers Forum.
   
• The IRS provides detailed guidance on making charitable contributions.
   
• More information from the IRS, issued in connection with Katrina, on charitable giving and exempt organizations.
   
• Frequently Asked Questions regarding disaster relief, for charities and others interested in aiding victims.
   
• Those who want to donate their vacation leave, sick leave or personal leave to victims of Hurricane Katrina may do so in exchange for employer cash payments to qualified tax-exempt charities.
   
• To be tax deductible, your contributions must be itemized on your 1040 form.
   
• Check to make sure you are giving to a charity with tax-exempt status.
   
• Those interested in setting up tax exempt organizations can receive expedited review from the IRS.
   
• Lawyers can find more information on providing aid to victims at the ABA Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief web site.

Questions? Comments? Contact the Tax Section's Hurricane Katrina Task Force
Last update: 9/22/05