Auto vadalism loss

Vandals smashed my car windshield and 3 door windows to the tune of $850 replacement. Is this loss from vandalism tax deductible on my 2024 federal or Calif tax return?

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Casualty and theft losses for personal property are not deductible on a federal tax return unless the loss occurred in a federally declared disaster area.

No. Neither the IRS nor California allow a deduction for damage to personal property unless the damage is the result of a federally declared disaster.

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.