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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 9:01:01 PM

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

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 9:01:03 PM

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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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 9:01:03 PM

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.