Do I need to report rental property fire loss(year 2021) in PA? If so, which kind of forms do I need to submit?
I claimed fire to insurance company in 2021.
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You would report the unreimbursed expenses on your federal tax return, where you report your rental expenses. You would not need to report it separately on your state tax return in Pennsylvania.
You would report the unreimbursed expenses on your federal tax return, where you report your rental expenses. You would not need to report it separately on your state tax return in Pennsylvania.
I report rental expense on schedule E in federal return. Do I report fire loss on schedule E , not on form4684?
The fire happened in 2021, I just got very small part of insurance payment. Can I postpone reporting the loss and gain to 2022 when I got full insurance payment?
No, if you wish to report this as a causality loss on a 4684 but the information will be populated on a 4797 in your return and then will be reported in Schedule 1-line 4 of your return.
Other Deductions and Credits>Disasters, theft, and other property loss or damage
As you answer the questions, be sure to pay attention to the wording in the section as there are questions that ask if this involves business property and rental estate. Be sure to answer these questions carefully.
I would strongly suggest you wait until you receive your full insurance payment to report this. Once you receive your payment, then amend your 2021 return, using the steps provided and the full insurance refund reported. If you receive it before filing this return however, you can file it then. To amend:
Hi Expert DaveF1006,
Thanks for your professional answer. What I understand from you is I can wait and report fire loss from 2021 and reimbursement 2021 until I got full payment from insurance. I will do amendment 2021. In other words,
I don't have to report fire loss and partial reimbursement in my 2021 income tax, correct?
Thanks,
No, you do not need to report it until you have the information you need to report it accurately. Report it when you receive the full insurance payment.
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