I was victim of a scam this year is there a way to deduct the amount from my income?

retraite · ‎August 29, 2020

I was contacted via Facebook by scammers posing as a friend they took $2000. before I realized what was happening I made a police and FBI report

xmasbaby0 · ‎August 29, 2020

Sorry. Theft losses are not deductible on your federal return, per the tax laws that went into effect for 2018 and beyond.

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