The Georgia Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service have recently announced the deadline extension for some returns and payments for taxpayers impacted by the Georgia Highway 82 wildfire, Pineland Road Wildfires in Clinch as well as Echols and Brantley counties.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a statement where he highlighted the current efforts in helping Georgians experiencing loss from wildfires, saying “We are leaving no stone unturned when it comes to helping those impacted by the unprecedented drought conditions that led to the South Georgia wildfires.”
State Revenue Commissioner David Burge spoke on the matter saying “Our priority is making sure impacted Georgians have one less thing to worry about as they recover from these wildfires. These extensions provide additional time and flexibility for affected individuals and businesses to meet their tax obligations.”
The tax relief extension announced by the IRS gives individuals and businesses in part of Southeast Georgia until August 20th to file various tax returns and make tax payments. In April, Governor Kemp declared a state of emergency for 91 counties experiencing exceptional drought conditions contributing to an increase in wildfire threats.
Audio Reporting by Dale Sandlin and Elizabeth Sanders for Southeast AgNet.