Will Hurricane Nate (10/07/17) qualify for special tax treatment? what do I need to do to claim my loses?

[LeeM · Accepted solution]

Yes, for tax purposes, natural disasters are treated in three different ways, with varying levels of tax relief. That’s why you may have heard contradictory stories about what’s available.

• Check here to see if your location has been officially declared part of a disaster area. Declarations can take time, so make sure to check back for updates.

You can also review the TurboTax FAQ on how to enter those losses:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/6395931

[pierceinc]

Hurricane Nate was declared Federal disaster in Nov 2017 but has not been added to the list of losses for Special tax situations. How do we get the tax break?

[TerryA]

The Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 is only for the Hurricanes listed in TT/Calif (Harvey, Irma, Maria), and the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 brought in the California wildfires. Hurricane Nate is not a "qualified" disaster for purposes of special treatment.