IRS Allows Filing Extensions for Victims of Hurricanes Irma, Maria
Taxpayers who have a valid extension and are in or affected by a federally declared disaster area may be allowed more time to file. Currently, taxpayers impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria qualify for this relief. See the disaster relief page on www.IRS.gov for details.
U.S. Virgin Islanders Urged to Return SBA Loan Packets
Virgin Islands survivors of Hurricane Irma or Hurricane Maria who apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency may be contacted by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
IRS Provides Tax Relief to Residents of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
The relief extends the usual 14-day absence period to 117 days, beginning Sept. 6 and ending Dec. 31, for the presence test for residency under the tax rules.
Renters in U.S. Virgin Islands Urged to Apply for FEMA Assistance
Renters may be eligible for grants from FEMA to help with disaster-related expenses. They may qualify for a low-interest SBA loan of up to $40,000 to repair or replace personal property.
Cape Air Resumes Caribbean Commercial and Relief Flying
A limited schedule covering Oct. 2 through Oct. 31, will offer daily flight service between the following routes, Flights to St. Croix will begin on Oct. 5.
‘Visa Merchant Locator’ Gives Customers a Directory of Retailers Currently Offering Daily Essentials
To help people in hurricane-affected areas in the U.S., U.S. territories and other Caribbean territories to find essential supplies -- such as groceries, fuel, convenience, lodging -- Visa has created a store locator to identify merchants that have recently accepted Visa payments.
IRS Informs That Low-Income Housing Units Nationwide May be Offered to Displaced Victims of...
Upon approval, emergency housing can be provided for up to a year after the close of the month in which the major disaster was declared by the president.
IRS Offers Help to Hurricane Victims
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today offered a rundown of key tax relief that has been made available to victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
Business Community Optimistic About USVI Recovery and Government Response
Cruise lines are anxious to resume visits to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Gov. Kenneth E. Mapp told members of the business community at a Tuesday meeting on St. Thomas.
IRS Announces Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Maria in U.S. Virgin Islands
Victims of Hurricane Maria that took place beginning on Sept. 16 in parts of the U.S. Virgin Islands may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service.
Coming Thursday: “The Lion King"
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Senate Vice President Myron D. Jackson, chairperson of the Committee on Culture, Historic Preservation and Aging hosted a meeting in collaboration with the Committee on Sports, Parks and Recreation with representatives from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games on Friday at the Capitol Building. The purpose was to meet with visiting Japanese and Virgin Islands Olympic officials to consider the participation of the U.S. Virgin Islands in next year’s Tokyo Olympics, the Paralympic Games and the Olympic Town Host Program.
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The purpose of the meeting with visiting Japanese and V.I. Olympic officials was to consider the participation of the USVI in next year's Tokyo Olympics, the Paralympic Games and the Olympic Town
