Victims of a Disaster, Fire or Theft May be Able to Claim a Casualty Loss Deduction

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If you suffered damage to your home or personal property last year, you may be able to deduct these “casualty” losses on your 2016 federal income tax return. A casualty is defined as a sudden, unexpected or unusual event, such as a natural disaster (hurricane, tornado, flood, earthquake, etc.), fire, accident, theft, or vandalism. A […]