Affected taxpayers can mark paper tax returns with the words “Hurricane Ike.” Taxpayers who e-file their returns can use their software’s “disaster” feature, if available.
When disaster strikes, the IRS stands ready to help with valuable information that you can request if your tax records are destroyed.
Immediately after a casualty, you can request a copy of your return and all attachments (including Form W-2) by using Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return.