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Level 3
November 29, 2024
Question

Auto vadalism loss

  • November 29, 2024
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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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    DoninGA
    Level 15
    Level 15
    November 29, 2024

    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.

    Alumni - Champ
    November 29, 2024

    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.