mold remediation/repair

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February 19, 2024
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TurboTax Home & Business:
We had damage to our kitchen( drywall,cabinets,flooring) for a persistent water leak from the dishwasher which was not apparent ( the leakage primarily drained into a crawl space). There was mold, and we had remediation and repair done.
I thought this could be deducted as a casualty loss, but I do not find a place to put it.

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xmasbaby0

Level 15

Sorry--no. Only casualty losses that are the result of being in a federal disaster area are deductible. You have personal expenses that are not deductible. Hope some of it was at least covered by homeowner insurance.

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maxie1231Author

Level 3

Thanks

Opus 17

Level 15

No. First of all, casualty losses are only deductible if the loss was caused due to a federally declared disaster (like a flood or wildfire).

Second, damage caused by a slow leak over time is never considered a casualty loss, even if it was otherwise deductible. A casualty loss is a sudden, unexpected and unpreventable event. A slow leak is not detectable and it is preventable, at least in theory, by early detection.