If you take one look at FEMA’s website, it’s clear that we are going to see a significant increase in the number of casualty losses going forward. Should you find yourself a victim of a disaster or a casualty or theft loss it is hugely important that you understand...
People living in a federally declared disaster area are entitled to a wide variety of tax benefits. Around the Nation provides IRS news specific to local areas, primarily disaster relief or tax provisions that affect certain states.
2012 federally declared disaster areas issued by the department of Homeland...
Losses incurred because of a casualty, disaster, or theft may be tax-deductible. Casualty and theft losses are reported on Form 4684 and Form 1040 Schedule A.
Casualty Loss
A casualty is the loss of property (including damage and destruction) because of a sudden event. The event must...
Start with the cost basis of each asset along with a fair market value (FMV) of each asset both before and after the disaster. Be prepared to substantiate. The next piece of data needed is the amount of reimbursement you will receive from your insurer. ...