An angry domestic partner fired a gun at my home office. Destroying my work computer, desk and piping in the wall. Claim was submitted but they did not cover everything is the balance deductible
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It is possible that you might be able to deduct the cost of this damage under the Casualty and Theft Deduction.
This deduction covers property that’s damaged as a result of a disaster, such as a storm, flood, fire, car accident, or similar event, and also covers stolen property. Property includes anything you own.
Vandalism is an example of casualty, and based on the information you have provided, this would be considered vandalism.
The calculation to determine the deduction for a casualty or theft loss varies depending on whether the property was for personal or business use, but remember that TurboTax calculates this for you.
To enter this in TurboTax:
For more information on this deduction, please click on the link below.
https://www.irs.gov/publications/p547/ar02.html#en_US_2016_publink1000225230
It is possible that you might be able to deduct the cost of this damage under the Casualty and Theft Deduction.
This deduction covers property that’s damaged as a result of a disaster, such as a storm, flood, fire, car accident, or similar event, and also covers stolen property. Property includes anything you own.
Vandalism is an example of casualty, and based on the information you have provided, this would be considered vandalism.
The calculation to determine the deduction for a casualty or theft loss varies depending on whether the property was for personal or business use, but remember that TurboTax calculates this for you.
To enter this in TurboTax:
For more information on this deduction, please click on the link below.
https://www.irs.gov/publications/p547/ar02.html#en_US_2016_publink1000225230
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