Disaster Deduction

[dataport]

House was flooded (Federal declared disaster).  Had to go rent elsewhere for 6 mos.  HOI and flood insurance didn't cover "loss of use".  Are rental payments deductible?

[Bsch4477]

Rental payments are not deductible on the federal return but some states have a rental credit. 

[dataport]

So it's not considered a 'loss' directly related to the disaster?

[Bsch4477]

A loss is a loss of property you own.