Tax relief available to Nebraskans following Arbor Day tornadoes, other natural disasters [Video]

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) – A handful of natural disasters this spring across Nebraska could lead to specific tax reprieve or property tax relief, if a storm destroyed a taxpayer’s property.

State Tax Commissioner James Kamm announced Friday he is waiving penalties and interest for late income tax returns or tax payments for those directly impacted by the Arbor Day tornadoes in eastern Nebraska. Returns and payments were due April 25, but Kamm is delaying due dates when those forms are due until Sept. 3.

Tax returns, payment reprieve

An automatic waiver of penalties and interest will be granted to any taxpayer whose home or business is within 14 specific ZIP codes identified by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency to have most likely experienced significant damage, if they file and pay by Sept. 3.

“The DOR recognizes the difficulties that these catastrophic natural disasters present with regard to tax responsibilities and wants to help those adversely impacted, including those outside of the …