Tax Relief Act Passes, Exempting Wildfire Disaster Payments from Federal Income Tax
What happened
President Trump signed the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act (Public Law 119-108) into law on September 21, 2026. This act included a bill introduced by Congressman Vince Fong, which was introduced in memory of the late Representative LaMalfa. The provision exempts wildfire relief payments made to victims from federal income tax for certain federally declared wildfire disasters in 2025 and 2026. Blake Moore supported this legislation.
Why it matters
The successful passage of the act aims to provide a financial lifeline to families affected by severe wildfires. The provision offers a specific tax benefit regarding disaster relief funds for those impacted by the declared events.
Who's involved
- Blake MooreSupported the tax relief bill providing tax exemptions for wildfire disaster payments.
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The entities involved
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Blake Moore
American politician
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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