Reduction in Taxable Income for Housing Hurricane Katrina Displaced Individuals

This document contains final regulations relating to the reduction in taxable income under section 302 of the Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005. The final regulations also reflect legislation under section 702 of the Heartland Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2008. The final regulations affect taxpayers who provide housing in their principal residences to individuals displaced by certain major disasters. Effective Date: These regulations are effective on December 14, 2009. Applicability Date: For date of applicability, see Sec. 1.9300- 1(h).