How do I deduct food loss after a power outage?

P215 · ‎June 1, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 1, 2019

You cannot deduct that. Sorry.

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szie21707 · ‎January 21, 2025

Question: what if, due to the los angeles county & palisades fire recently, is declared a disaster. However, I was not in the affected area but live in the county and suffered loss of food from power outages?

Vanessa A · ‎January 21, 2025

It will depend on the zip code you live in and what areas are declared a disaster versus a major disaster. If your area is declared a disaster area or major disaster area, then yes, food loss from the power outages would likely be deductible. If your zip code is not declared a federal disaster area, then no, you would not be able to deduct food loss.

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How do I deduct food loss after a power outage?