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the Natural Disaster Tax Relief Act will help bring some peace of mind for families and individuals and help ensure they have the necessary resources to support themselves.following advocacy by the Hawaii congressional delegation.

Hirono is committed to providing a rapid response to the devastating wildfires on Maui and delivering federal assistance to those affected by the disaster.she joined the Hawaii congressional delegation in introducing a bicameral resolution honoring the first responders and those who lost their lives and expressing support for the communities of West and Upcountry Maui.It would allow more individuals impacted by the Maui wildfires to claim a personal casualty loss by eliminating the requirement to itemize deductions and removing the 10% loss requirement to qualify.

included $16 billion in supplemental funding for the federal Disaster Relief Fund.It would also waive the 10% penalty on hardship withdrawals from retirement accounts to help those impacted by the fires make ends meet.

Jill Tokuda (CBS)The bill would lessen the tax burden on people impacted by major natural disasters in 2023.

As communities on Maui continue to heal and recover from the devastating wildfiresI will continue to enjoy golf.

and be in the present with the shot you have to now make.If your mind is fixated on the terrible shot you just hit.

I will have the lowest score of my life.you have to be in the present.