may claim a disaster loss when filing either an original or amended tax year 2022 tax return .
When filing their return , taxpayers should write the name of the disaster in blue or black ink at the top of their tax return to alert FTB . If filing electronically , taxpayers should follow the software instructions to enter disaster information . If a taxpayer receives a late filing or payment penalty notice related to the postponement period , they should call the number on the notice to have the penalty abated .
Tax Extension
To help alleviate some of the stress many have endured during this trying period , the FTB has extended the filing and pay-