Tax Relief for Disaster Victims

Official: Tax Fairness for Disaster Victims Act

IntroducedJune 12, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill helps people who live in disaster areas by allowing them to use their previous year's income to qualify for tax credits. This can provide much-needed financial relief after a disaster strikes.

If you live in a disaster area, you could get more tax credits by using your income from last year.

Affects: Individuals and families living in federally declared disaster areas.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill allows people affected by disasters to use their previous year's income for tax credits. 2. It applies to individuals living in areas declared disaster zones by the government. 3. Taxpayers can choose to use their earned income from the prior year if it was higher. 4. The bill also considers social security taxes in the same way for tax credits. 5. This change helps disaster victims receive more financial support through tax credits.

Who is affected?

Individuals and families living in federally declared disaster areas.