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News and resources from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for those Florida counties affected by Hurricane Milton.

President Joe Biden on Monday declared that an emergency exists in the Florida and ordered federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Milton beginning on October 5, 2024, and continuing.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today issued four notices extending the filing date of Reports of Foreign Bank and Financial Account (FBARs) for victims of recent natural disasters, including Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Debby, Hurricane Beryl, and Tropical Storm Francine

With 72% of businesses falling victim to overcharging, initiating a review by an independent auditor like FICPA partner Merchant Advocate is a crucial way to add revenue back to your clients’ bottom line.

Hurricane Helene has prompted filing extensions to May 1, 2025, from both the Internal Revenue Service and the Florida Department of Revenue for taxpayers in 41 affected counties. We've put together this county-by-county list of due dates.

On Thursday, we presented a "Hurricane Helene: Getting Started with Recovery" webinar, featuring nationally renowned disaster-relief expert Gerard Schreiber and FICPA Board member Mindy Rankin. Watch the replay here.

The Florida Department of Revenue on Wednesday granted relief to counties impacted by recent storms, including Hurricanes Helene and Debby and the severe weather that hit the Big Bend region in May.

The IRS has issued a tax-filing extension to May 1, 2025, for 41 Florida counties impacted by Hurricane Helene. Those taxpayers with returns and payments with due dates postponed until Feb. 3, 2025, due to Tropical Storm Debby in Florida, will also now have until May 1, 2025, to file and/or pay.

The FICPA on Monday sent letters to both the U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the Florida Department of Revenue, requesting filing relief for those Florida counties in which a major disaster has been declared.

We're hosting a complimentary webinar on Hurricane Helene recovery matters with the profession’s foremost expert on disaster relief: Jerry Schreiber, CPA. Join us this Thursday, Oct. 3, at 3 p.m., as we cover effective filing dates, preparing returns for taxpayers in the affected area, and relevant legislation.

Has your home or business suffered damage from the storm? Please complete this post-storm member survey so that we can direct our efforts to supporting the members and areas who us most.

“I could not be more excited to join this wonderful team and to support our more than 18,500 members across the state,” Gurowka said. "I’ve long heard wonderful feedback about the FICPA under President & CEO Shelly Weir, and when I saw this opportunity, I knew: ‘This is where I want to be.’”

Federal Emergency Management Agency updates and resources for Charlotte, Citrus, Dixie, Franklin, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Taylor, and Wakulla counties.

The president’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Charlotte, Citrus, Dixie, Franklin, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Taylor, and Wakulla.

Individuals and businesses who want to help individuals affected by the disasters may not realize there are “Qualified Disaster Payments” that allow disaster victims not to include as income some assistance payments they receive.

FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) on Friday activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Helene. Business owners can self-report physical and economic damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Helene recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of impacted businesses.

With Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine currently forecast to hit Florida as a major hurricane, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday morning updated his executive order to expand the number of counties under a state of emergency to 61.

President Joe Biden on Tuesday declared that an emergency exists in the state of Florida and ordered federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Helene beginning on Sept. 23, 2024, and continuing.

This guide from FICPA partner Fyle explores common causes for broken bank feeds, practical solutions, and advanced techniques to keep your accounting workflows smooth and efficient.

The Florida primary was held on Tuesday, Aug. 20, and individuals across the state headed to the polls to make their voices heard. Read the latest issue of Legislative Update for a breakdown of turnout figures by party, how the primary compared to previous elections and race reviews. It also provides a look ahead to November's election and information on how to support the Florida CPA/PAC.