In 2018, we gave a contractor 50k to build a deck. They kept stringing us along about a date to start work. Months later after we realized they hadnt even applied for a permit yet (as they stated th

goldefish33 · ‎June 1, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 1, 2019

Sorry, but casualty and theft losses are not deductible on your 2018 tax return under the new tax laws. You will have to pursue the contractor through the court system.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 1, 2019

Sorry, but casualty and theft losses are not deductible on your 2018 tax return under the new tax laws. You will have to pursue the contractor through the court system.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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In 2018, we gave a contractor 50k to build a deck. They kept stringing us along about a date to start work. Months later after we realized they hadnt even applied for a permit yet (as they stated th