Tax Debt Relief - Casualty and Theft Losses Are Tax Deductible
What is a Casualty Loss? A casualty loss is a destruction, damage or property loss resulting from events like Sudden event (Swift, instead of gradual or progressive), unusual event (Not a day-to-day occurrence) and unexpected event (ordinarily unanticipated and unintended). For instance: If your home was destroyed by a hurricane and the president has declared to be a disaster area, then you have a casualty loss, and you are able to deduct the loss. But if your home is destroyed by a fire and was not in a disaster area, you cannot claim a casualty loss, even if your loss would be as great as that of the individual residing in a disaster region. Keep in mind that the event must be identifiable, unusual and unexpected. Events that meet these criteria include Car accidents, Earthquakes, Fires, Floods, Disaster-related demolition, Terrorist attacks, Tornadoes, Vandalism, Shipwrecks, Storms, Volcanic eruptions, and Hurricanes. Remember Casualty and Theft Losses Are Tax Deductible in Federal tax for non residents
What Does Not Qualify As A Casualty Loss Deduction?