LeonardS
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Deductions & credits

Generally, Insurance payments to cover the loss of your home are not taxable.  Only payments that exceed the Fair Market Value of the property lost will be taxable.  The loss of your home due to the fire is not considered a sale for tax purposes so there are no capital gains to calculate.

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