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Can I deduct the cost of a generator that I purchased when I lost power during the hurricane?

 
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DS30
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Can I deduct the cost of a generator that I purchased when I lost power during the hurricane?

No - even though you needed to use this generator because of a natural disaster, the IRS will still consider this a nondeductible personal expense if the generator was for use at your personal residence.

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DS30
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Can I deduct the cost of a generator that I purchased when I lost power during the hurricane?

No - even though you needed to use this generator because of a natural disaster, the IRS will still consider this a nondeductible personal expense if the generator was for use at your personal residence.

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