Can I file an amended return for 2016 for the losses I suffered during hurricane Harvey?

[SweetieJean]

Per the IRS, "If your property is covered by insurance, you must file a timely insurance claim for reimbursement of your loss. Otherwise, you can't deduct this loss as a casualty or theft."  So maybe wait until insurance has been settled?

[madhukaloni]

WHAT ABOUT REAPIRS FOR 2016 AMEND

[SweetieJean]

Repairs related to what exactly?

[SweetieJean]

A person with a Casualty Loss in a Disaster Area has the option to claim it on a prior year return.
https://www.irs.gov/publications/p547/ar02.html#en_US_2016_publink1000225406