09/15/2026
π Lost important records after a disaster? You may still be able to rebuild the documentation you need for taxes, insurance claims, or federal disaster assistance.
Here are a few helpful steps:
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Replace tax records: Access or request tax transcripts through your IRS Individual Online Account, by mail, by phone at 800-908-9946, or with Form 4506-T.
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Check financial records: Banks and credit-card companies may have past statements available online or by request.
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Document personal property: Use photos, videos, receipts, canceled checks, warranties, and online pricing information to help show what was lost and its value.
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Rebuild home records: Contact your title company, lender, county assessor, contractors, or probate attorney for property documents, improvement records, or historical value information.
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Research vehicle value: Check fair-market-value resources online or ask the dealership where you purchased the vehicle for a copy of the sales contract.
If you are in a federally declared disaster area, log in to your IRS Individual Online Account for personalized information about available tax relief, including possible extended filing and payment deadlines.