Links to Resources

Information on Disasters & Assistance in Nebraska:

• Nebraska Department of Agriculture Fire Response Resources, 2026
• Gov. Pillen's State of Emergency Declarations
• Search FEMA Declared Disasters in Nebraska
• Seach SBA Disaster Declarations

Donate or Volunteer:

Visit the links below for the latest on donation and volunteer opportunities or call 211.

• Nebraska Wildfires Response Fund - Facilitated by the Omaha Community Foundation
• American Red Cross Nebraska
• Omaha Rapid Response

Financial Help for Affected CPAs:

• AICPA Benevolent Fund - The AICPA Benevolent Fund assists members and their families who are struggling financially due to major life events, including natural disasters. If you are not in a circumstance of need, consider donating to the fund.
• Financial Tools to Help With Disaster Recovery - AICPA & Red Cross

Guide for CPAs & Insurance Information:

• A Guide for CPAs to Providing Disaster Assistance by Jerry Schreiber, CPA
• Insurance Company Claims Filing Telephone Numbers

IRS Resources:

• IRS: Tax Relief in Disaster Situations
  Special tax relief and assistance is available to taxpayers in Presidential Disaster Areas. For the latest news, check this page frequently.
• IRS Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses
• IRS: Disaster Relief Resource Center for Tax Professionals
  Disasters can mean that many payroll and practitioner businesses and their clients suffer significant losses. This page provides resources and help to the affected payroll and practitioner community.
• IRS Frequently Asked Questions for Disaster Victims
  Answers to questions that victims may have. Each page highlights a specific topic to help people after a disaster.
• IRS News From Around the Nation
  News about disaster relief and tax provisions that affect certain states.
• IRS Videos – Preparing for Disasters
• Reconstructing Records After a Natural Disaster or Casualty Loss
  Help for people who need to reconstruct their financial records after a disaster. This may be essential for properly documenting a tax-deductible loss, supporting various tax-related transactions, or getting federal assistance or insurance reimbursement.

IRS Publications:

• Publication 3067, IRS Disaster Assistance – Federally Declared Disaster
  Provides information to individuals and businesses affected by a federally declared disaster. It also covers the assistance available to disaster victims.
• Publication 584, Casualty, Disaster, and Theft Loss Workbook
  Helps individual taxpayers figure their loss on personal-use property in the event of a disaster, casualty, or theft.
• Publication 584-B, Business Casualty, Disaster, and Theft Loss Workbook
  Helps businesses figure their loss on business and income-producing property in the event of a disaster, casualty, or theft.
• Publication 547, Casualties, Disasters, and Thefts
  Explains the tax treatment of casualties, thefts, and losses on deposits.

State Resources:

• AGC Nebraska Building Chapter Disaster Resources
• Nebraska Farm Service Agency (FSA)
• Nebraska Attorney General
• Nebraska Department of Housing & Urban Development
• Nebraska Department of Insurance
• Nebraska Department of Labor – Registered Contractors
• Nebraska Department of Labor – Unemployment Assistance
• Nebraska Department of Revenue
• Nebraska Department of Transportation
• Nebraska 511 Traveler Information
• Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
• NEMA - Nebraska County Emergency Management Directory
• NEMA - Nebraska Regional Coordinators Directory
• United Way of the Midlands
• University of Nebraska Extension

Federal Resources:

• AICPA Disaster Tax Relief - Casualty Loss FAQ
• American Red Cross Disasters & Financial Planning Guide
• American Red Cross Picking Up the Pieces After a Disaster
• Cornell University Law School, Legal Information Institute
  • 26 CFR § 7508A- Authority to postpone certain deadlines by reason of federally declared disaster, significant fire, or terroristic or military actions.
  • 26 CFR § 7508A-1 - Postponement of certain tax-related deadlines by reasons of a federally declared disaster or terroristic or military action.
  • 26 CFR § 1.165-1- Losses.
  • 26 CFR § 1.165-7- Casualty losses.
  • 26 CFR § 1.165-11 -Election to take disaster loss deduction for preceding year.
• DisasterAssistance.gov
• Farm Service Agency Livestock Indemnity Program
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• FEMA – Disaster Declarations
• FEMA – Individuals & Households Program – for uninsured and underinsured
• Ready.gov – Tornadoes
• SBA Business Disaster Loans
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – Disaster Help Desk for Business