No, NOL stands for Net Operating Loss and it refers to the situation where a business has more allowable deductions than taxable income during a tax period.
You may be confusing that term with a casualty loss. For the current tax year, a casualty loss must be associated with a Federally declared natural disaster to be eligible for a tax deduction.
To learn more, take a look at the following TurboTax article: What if I have property that was lost or damaged (a casualty loss)?
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