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H.R. 5366

Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act

Finance Committee, Ways and Means Committee · Rep. W. Steube (R-FL)

11 September 2026 | Signed by Pres. Trump

What's next: Takes effect (on enactment unless the text sets other dates)

Summary: The law extends federal tax breaks for people affected by major disasters, allowing them to deduct personal casualty losses from their taxes if losses exceed $500 per incident, and exempts wildfire relief payments from being counted as taxable income. These provisions now apply to disasters declared between late 2019 and the end of 2026, providing longer-term tax relief certainty for disaster victims.

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Posted 12 September 2026

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H.R. 5366 | Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act | Rep. W. Steube (R-FL) | Finance Committee, Ways and Means Committee 📅 11 September 2026 | 📜✍️ Signed by Pres. Trump What's next: Takes effect (on enactment unless the text sets other dates) Summary: The law extends federal tax breaks for people affected by major disasters, allowing them to deduct personal casualty losses from their taxes if losses exceed $500 per incident, and exempts wildfire relief payments from being counted as taxable income. These provisions now apply to disasters declared between late 2019 and the end of 2026, providing longer-term tax relief certainty for disaster victims. [AI-Generated]

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