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posted Jun 1, 2019 11:40:26 AM

Where do I enter uninsured storm damage that we had the summer of 2018 ?

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Expert Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 11:40:29 AM

Important Note: Due to Tax Reform, the deduction for personal casualty or theft losses has been repealed in tax years 2018 – 2025, unless the loss occurred in a Federally-Declared Disaster Area

If your loss did occur in the Federally-Declared Disaster Area, you will report it on Form 4684 – Theft and Casualty Losses. Use Form 4684 to figure your losses and report them on Form 1040, Schedule A. 

The following TurboTax FAQ includes detailed instruction for reporting this loss on your return. https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301959

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Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 11:40:28 AM

Was this in a Federally declared disaster zone?  If not, you cannot claim it under the new tax law.

Expert Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 11:40:29 AM

Important Note: Due to Tax Reform, the deduction for personal casualty or theft losses has been repealed in tax years 2018 – 2025, unless the loss occurred in a Federally-Declared Disaster Area

If your loss did occur in the Federally-Declared Disaster Area, you will report it on Form 4684 – Theft and Casualty Losses. Use Form 4684 to figure your losses and report them on Form 1040, Schedule A. 

The following TurboTax FAQ includes detailed instruction for reporting this loss on your return. https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301959