I'm sorry to hear you were a victim of Hurricane Harvey. According to the IRS, personal casualty losses resulting from certain 2017 federally declared disasters, including Hurricane Harvey and Tropical Storm Harvey, may be claimed as a qualified disaster loss.
You can use both of the following forms to claim your loss:
- Form 4684, Casualties and Thefts.
- Schedule A (Form 1040), Itemized Deductions (or Form 1040NR, Schedule A, if you
are a nonresident alien).
If you have a gain, report it on both of the following:
- Form 4684, Casualties and Thefts.
- Schedule D (Form 1040), Capital Gains
and Losses.
