The federal government declared parts of New York a disaster area due to remnants of Hurricane Ida so you are eligible to claim a casualty loss. See New York Remnants of Hurricane Ida for more info.
If you fall within the zone, you can claim a non-business casualty loss in TurboTax.
To claim a casualty loss in TurboTax:
- Type "casualty loss" in Search in the upper right
- Select "Jump to casualty loss"
- Follow the screens and enter your information
Generally, you may deduct casualty and theft losses relating to your home, household items, and vehicles on your federal income tax return if the loss is caused by a federally declared disaster or a significant fire.
Topic No. 515 Casualty, Disaster, and Theft Losses
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