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August 21, 2026

State seeks wildfire tax extension

By JOURNAL STAFF

SEATTLE — Gov. Bob Ferguson is asking the U.S. Treasury Department to grant federal tax deadline extensions for Washington residents and businesses affected by this summer's wildfires.

In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the governor requested a one‑year postponement for filing and payment deadlines, arguing that evacuations, property loss, business closures and damaged records have made it difficult for many Washingtonians to meet their federal tax obligations.


 
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