MindyB
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Deductions & credits

It depends. ‌If it was just a localized hail storm that didn't result in a disaster declaration, the loss is considered a personal expense and is not deductible.

 

‌If you had expenses due to a disaster, and lived in a federally declared disaster, then you may be able to deduct the expenses under the Casualty and Theft Deduction.

 

Here is how to enter the expenses:

 

  1. Open or continue your return in TurboTax Online 
  2. Navigate to Federal > Deductions & Credits > Disasters, theft, and other property loss or damage
  3. On the Casualties or Theft Event screen, select "This event qualifies as a Federally declared major qualified disaster loss"

 

 Here is an  article with more information.