HOUSTON (AP) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott says some taxpayers affected by severe rain and flooding will qualify for an extension to file their federal tax returns that were due at midnight.
Abbott said Monday that his office had been in contact with the IRS about pushing the tax filing deadline for those in areas inundated by heavy downpours. More than a foot of rain dumped on parts of Houston and knocked out power to thousands of residents.
Abbott says more than half of the state remains under flood warnings. He says first responders have made more than 1,000 water rescues across Texas.
Abbott has declared a state disaster declaration for nine counties and said more will likely be added to the list.
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