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Auto vadalism loss

spichon — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 22:52:24 GMT

Vandals smashed my car windshield and 3 door windows to the tune of $850 replacement. Is this loss from vandalism tax deductible on my 2024 federal or Calif tax return?

Re: Auto vadalism loss

DoninGA — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 22:59:45 GMT

Casualty and theft losses for personal property are not deductible on a federal tax return unless the loss occurred in a federally declared disaster area.

Re: Auto vadalism loss

TomD8 — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 23:02:45 GMT

No. Neither the IRS nor California allow a deduction for damage to personal property unless the damage is the result of a federally declared disaster.