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Hurricane Gustav Tax Extensions

• Are tax return filing extensions available to victims of Hurricane Gustav?
• Which parishes qualify for the Hurricane Gustav extensions?
• If I file my return and pay the tax due after the original due date but on or before the hurricane extension date, will I owe delinquent penalty or interest?
• If my withholding tax due date was September 16, 2008, do I receive an extended period of time in which to file?
• I did not have an extension to file my 2007 state income tax return, which was due on May 15, 2008? Can I qualify for the Hurricane Gustav filing extension until January 5, 2009?
• Although my business is not located in a qualifying parish, do I qualify to the Hurricane Gustav extension if my tax preparer is located in a qualifying parish?
• If I file a consolidated sales tax return for multiple business locations and one or more of my business locations is in a qualifying disaster area parish, am I eligible for the hurricane extension.

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Hurricane Ike Tax Extensions

• Are tax return filing extensions available to victims of Hurricane Ike?
• Which parishes qualify for the Hurricane Ike extensions?
• If I file my return and pay the tax due after the original due date but on or before the hurricane extension date, will I owe delinquent penalty or interest?
• If my withholding tax due date was September 16, 2008, do I receive an extended period of time in which to file?
• I did not have an extension to file my 2007 state income tax return, which was due on May 15, 2008? Can I qualify for the Hurricane Ike filing extension until January 5, 2009?
• Although my business is not located in a qualifying parish, do I qualify to the Hurricane Ike extension if my tax preparer is located in a qualifying parish?
• If I file a consolidated sales tax return for multiple business locations and one or more of my business locations is in a qualifying disaster area parish, am I eligible for the hurricane extension.

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Hurricane Isaac Tax Extensions

• Are tax returns filing extensions available to victims of Hurricane Isaac?
• Which parishes qualify for the Hurricane Isaac extensions?
• The due date for my return and payment received a hurricane extension. If I file my return and pay the tax due after the original due date but on or before the hurricane extension date, will I owe delinquent penalty or interest?
• The third quarter withholding tax return due date is October 31, 2012, do I receive an extended period of time in which to file?
• I did not have an extension to file my 2011 state income tax return, which was due on May 15, 2012? Can I qualify for the Hurricane Isaac filing extension until February 11, 2013?
• Although my business is not located in a qualifying parish, do I qualify to the Hurricane Isaac extension if my tax preparer is located in a qualifying parish?
• If I file a consolidated sales tax return for multiple business locations and one or more of my business locations is in a qualifying disaster area parish, am I eligible for the hurricane extension.
• Are purchases of clothing and supplies made from funds that were paid by check or deposited directly into a person’s checking or savings account by the Red Cross or FEMA exempt from the sales tax?
• Will there be a sales tax amnesty for businesses closed due to the disaster?
• Are nonprofit agencies that are purchasing items for assistance or distribution to hurricane victims exempt from sales tax?
• I had an extension to file my 2011 state income tax return, which was due on May 15, 2012? Can I qualify for the Hurricane Isaac filing extension until February 11, 2013?

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