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Hello, Does the coronavirus count as a natural disaster?

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February 17, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic is a “federally declared disaster,” as defined by section 165(i)(5)(A) of the Code.

On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States issued a Proclamation declaring a national emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak, stating that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic warrants an emergency determination under section 501(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 – 5207.

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Dkarena

so should i have answered yes when asked about a natural disaster? should i amend my return because i didn't?

macuser_22

Employee

Depends if you took a COVID related distribution from a retirement account or not and want the special tax treatment that the CARES act gives.

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