topic renter claim for loss of property in Deductions & credits

renter claim for loss of property

clynn9 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:17:37 GMT

I rent from my landlord in California and my personal property was damaged due to tropical storm hilary which was declared a natural disaster. am i able to claim my personal belongings that i lost on my taxes?

Re: renter claim for loss of property

Anonymous_ — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:57:43 GMT

You have a casualty loss involving personal use property in a declared disaster area.

See https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc515

and

https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4750

Re: renter claim for loss of property

clynn9 — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 04:12:25 GMT

Thank you for the response. Do you know how I would go about claiming when filing taxes? Is there a separate form I need to file on?

Re: renter claim for loss of property

AmyC — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:26:28 GMT

You can follow the instructions in What if I have property that was lost or damaged (a casualty loss)? This will guide to add the correct form 4684 for your casualty loss resulting from a declared disaster. You will also want to refer to the links from @Anonymous_ to help you fill in the form.