The Internal Revenue Service will grant a grace period to victims of the March 14-16 storms.

Taxpayers who live or have a business in the disaster area — Fulton or DeKalb counties — now have until May 19 to file tax returns, tax payments or other time-sensitive tax acts that would otherwise be due between March 14 and May 19.

Further, people whose books, records or tax professionals are in the disaster area, as well as relief workers giving aid with a recognized government or philanthropic organization also are eligible for relief.

Affected taxpayers should put "Georgia Severe Storms and Tornadoes" at the top of their return if they use the extra time. For more information, affected taxpayers can call 1-866-562-5227 or go to www.irs.gov.

— Ken Sugiura