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How do I deduct food loss after a power outage?

P215 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:23:26 GMT

You cannot deduct that. Sorry.

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:23:28 GMT

You cannot deduct that. Sorry.

Re: You cannot deduct that. Sorry.

szie21707 — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:28:51 GMT

Question: what if, due to the los angeles county & palisades fire recently, is declared a disaster. However, I was not in the affected area but live in the county and suffered loss of food from power outages?

Re: How do I deduct food loss after a power outage?

Vanessa A — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:40:29 GMT

It will depend on the zip code you live in and what areas are declared a disaster versus a major disaster. If your area is declared a disaster area or major disaster area, then yes, food loss from the power outages would likely be deductible. If your zip code is not declared a federal disaster area, then no, you would not be able to deduct food loss.