Additional tax relief, including extensions to individual and business taxpayers impacted by Hurricane Irene in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Puerto Rico and Vermont is available.

FORBES: IRS Announces Additional Tax Relief for Storm Victims

Currently, parts of eight states (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Vermont) and Puerto Rico are covered by federal disaster declarations, and affected individuals and businesses in these areas have until October 31 to file.

FORBES: Tomorrow's Tax Deadline Pushed Off For Some Taxpayers

The IRS announced today that certain taxpayers in North Carolina, New Jersey, New York and Puerto Rico will receive tax relief, and other locations are expected to be added in coming days following additional damage assessments by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

FORBES: Hurricane Irene Extends Some Deadlines - 1.5 Cheers from Tax Preparers