There are many great sites on the internet, but trying to actually find those great sites can be a frustrating experience. We have compiled a list of websites that we have found to be helpful resources of information.
As a first step in preparing yourself for a disaster, we encourage you to download your free copy of a PDF that contains both the Disaster Preparedness Toolkit and Disaster Preparedness Outline.
Tax-Related Websites
Internal Revenue Service
The IRS has done a nice job on their website. Includes IRS tax forms & publications. Forms can be downloaded as fill-in PDF files.
California Franchise Tax Board
Includes California tax forms & publications. Forms can be downloaded as fill-in PDF files.
California Employment Development Department
Includes California employment tax forms & publications – the forms can be downloaded as fill-in PDF files.
California State Board of Equalization
Includes California sales tax forms & publications. Forms can be downloaded as fill-in PDF files.
California Department of Insurance
Especially useful to those who have experienced a California disaster.
California Contractors Licensing Board
Specific information for those who have experienced a California disaster and need to find out information about a contractor. You can use this site to check the status of a contractor’s license.
Disaster Assistance Publications
If you would like a copy in PDF format of the following IRS guides, send us an email at John@TrapaniCPA.com and we will send the document to you:
Individuals
Pub 2194 Disaster Loss Kit for Individuals
Pub 547 Casualties Disasters and Thefts
Pub 551 Basis of Assets
Pub 584 Casualties Disasters and Thefts Workbook
Businesses
Pub 2194b Disaster Loss Kit for Businesses
Pub 584b Casualties Disasters and Thefts Workbook for Businesses
Pub 544 Sales and Other Dispositions of Assets
Pub 523 Selling Your Home
Pub 525 Taxable and Nontaxable Income