Disaster Recovery: Financial Issues

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Disaster Losses – Help from the IRS (pdf)
The IRS offers several resources for Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses that describe special tax law provisions that may help taxpayers and businesses recover financially from the impact of a disaster.

Replacements Ltd – New and Old China, Crystal and Dinnerware
This site claims the world’s largest selection of old & new dinnerware, including china, stoneware, crystal, glassware, silver, stainless, and collectibles.  A helpful resource to price lost items that may be difficult to find new.

How to cut your costs when coping with disaster
This marketwatch.com story written for families dealing with recovery from Hurricane Irene, gives financial advice for any disaster survivor and steps to take with your insurance company.

Guide to the Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Assistance Programs
This 25-minute interactive brochure describes the SBA’s role in Disaster Recovery, and explains the various programs are engaged to support disaster survivors.  You will find an overview of the financial aid and disaster-related loans available in times of need.
Note:  This resource is a “flash” presentation and will not open for those using an Apple product (iPod/iPad).

Virginia CPAs Offer Tips to Prepare Financially for Disaster
A news release from the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants gives advice on planning to help minimize the financial impact of an unexpected crisis.

Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov (www.Benefits.gov) is here to serve you! Find more than 1,000 Federal and state benefits including housing, food/nutrition, education, grants/loans, disaster relief and Medicare/Medicaid. Click the “Start Now” button on the homepage to begin your search to find out which government benefits you may be eligible to receive.

Disaster Recovery: A Guide to Financial Issues
Offered as a public service of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), AICPA Foundation, the American Red Cross, and the National Endowment for Financial Education® , this website provides valuable recovery information related to financial issues and managing personal injuries and property loss.