SACRAMENTO,CA (MPG) – Jan. 21, Controller Malia M. Cohen released a video message to inform Angelenos affected by the Los Angeles County wildfires about the disaster relief available through the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) and Board of Equalization (BOE).

“To those affected by the wildfires, please know that you are not alone. I am committed to ensuring that Angelenos have the help they need through disaster relief resources available through the FTB and the BOE,” stated Controller Cohen. “Taxpayers in Los Angeles County are granted a postponement to Oct. 15, 2025, for 2024 tax returns and any tax payments that would have been due Jan, 7. Additionally, property owners impacted by the current wildfires in Los Angeles County may be eligible for various property tax disaster relief resources. I encourage wildfire victims to visit www.ftb.ca.gov and www.boe.ca.gov to learn more about the disaster relief programs that they may be eligible to receive.”

Background

On Jan. 11, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the FTB will provide state disaster tax relief for taxpayers and businesses affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County.

On Jan. 14, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that property owners in Governor-proclaimed disaster areas or properties impacted by the current wildfires in Los Angeles County may be eligible for various property tax disaster relief.

On Jan. 16, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he issued an executive order to suspend penalties, costs, and any interest accrued on late property tax payments until April 10, 2026 for properties in areas affected by the firestorm.