We express sincere sympathy to everyone whose homes, lands, and other property have been damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster.

Please, let us help.

If you live in an area affected by a natural disaster, you might be eligible for an income tax filing extension.

We can also provide you with the necessary information and replacement copies of your past-year tax returns or other revenue-related information.

Eligibility

You or your business may qualify if:

• You lived or ran your business in a federal disaster area during the disaster
• You or your business lost tax records because your accountant, bookeeper, or other third party was in a federal disaster area during the disaster.

Requesting the Extension

Filing With Paper

If you are filing your return on paper, write the type of disaster in bold, red letters at the top of your documents.

Filing Electronically

Send a letter to the Montana Department of Revenue including:

• The tax period,
• Your tax account number,
• Your tax type,
• The type of disaster, and
• A statement that you qualify for tax relief because of a federal disaster.

Previously Filed and Received a Billing Notice

If you have received a billing notice, write the type of disaster in bold, red letters at the top of your notice.

Federal Deduction

You may also be able to request an extension or claim a tax casualty loss deduction on your income taxes.

See Tax Relief in Disaster Situations on IRS.gov for more information.