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Rep. Khanna lauds IRS decision to extend tax deadlines for LA wildfire victims
Khanna urged the IRS to leverage its authority under federal law to postpone tax deadlines for those in federally declared disaster areas, citing the Major Disaster Declaration approved by President Biden on Jan.7.
Rep. Khanna / Image- File Photo
Indian American Congressman from California, Ro Khanna has commended the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for extending tax filing and payment deadlines for Californians affected by the deadly Los Angeles wildfires.
The move follows Khanna’s recent advocacy, including a formal letter to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, requesting relief for residents grappling with the devastation.
I sent a letter urging @IRSnews to extend the tax filing deadlines for Californians affected by the historic wildfires. I'm glad the IRS did what I and others in the California delegation called for.https://t.co/JL7VdVmsLQ pic.twitter.com/aePxKYnoIy
— Rep. Ro Khanna (@RepRoKhanna) January 11, 2025
“I sent a letter urging the IRS to extend tax filing deadlines for Californians affected by the historic wildfires,” Khanna wrote on X. “I’m glad the IRS did what I and others in the California delegation called for.”
The wildfires, which began earlier this month, have left over 10,000 buildings destroyed—the most in Los Angeles County’s history. With more than 300,000 people under evacuation orders or warnings and damage estimates reaching $57 billion, the crisis has placed an immense burden on communities.
In his letter to Commissioner Werfel, Khanna emphasized the financial and emotional toll the disaster has inflicted on residents. He urged the IRS to leverage its authority under federal law to postpone tax deadlines for those in federally declared disaster areas, citing the Major Disaster Declaration approved by President Biden on Jan.7.
The IRS announced the extension on Jan. 10, granting individuals and businesses in affected areas until October 15, 2025, to file tax returns and make payments. The relief applies to residents and businesses in FEMA-designated disaster zones, including Los Angeles County, with the possibility of expansion to other areas.
The IRS has outlined various tax benefits available during the postponement period, including penalty waivers for late filings and additional provisions for disaster-related losses. Taxpayers who suffered uninsured losses can opt to claim these on either their 2024 or 2025 returns.
Khanna highlighted the importance of such measures in helping Californians recover. “These extensions give residents the breathing room they need to manage their obligations while rebuilding their lives,” he said.
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