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posted Jan 29, 2021 11:16:50 AM

Does Covid-19 count as a natural disaster when considering Feb ,18 2020?

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Level 15
Jan 29, 2021 1:00:09 PM

No.  

Expert Alumni
Jan 29, 2021 1:46:17 PM

According to the IRS, it is technically a disaster. See Special Issues for Employees | Internal Revenue Service & COVID-19-Related Tax Credits: Basic FAQs | Internal ... What they meant versus what they accept is a different story.

I agree that no seems like the actual answer depending on what you are trying to claim and do. I think this could turn into quite a few tax court cases.