Notice 2017–56, 2017–43 I.R.B. 365, provides relief under section 937(a) of the Internal Revenue Code for individuals who may otherwise lose their status as a “bona fide resident” of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the United States Virgin Islands (collectively, the “impacted U.S. territories”) under section 937(a) as a result of the unexpected and prolonged dislocation caused by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria, absent an extension of the 14-day period contained in § 1.937–1(c)(3)(i)(C)(1). With respect to the impacted U.S. territories, Notice 2017–56 extends the 14-day period to 117 days, effective beginning September 6, 2017, and ending December 31, 2017. This Notice provides additional relief to individuals who may otherwise lose their status as a “bona fide resident” of an impacted U.S. territory because of the continued dislocation caused by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria.
With respect to the impacted U.S. territories, the grant of relief in Notice 2017–56 is extended to 268 days, effective beginning September 6, 2017, and ending May 31, 2018.
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