Other Deduction Questions

If you have been affected by a federally declared disaster, the IRS may help you by:

Allowing additional time for filing returns and making payments, and in some circumstances, waiving interest and penalties if the disaster has caused you to file or pay late.
The IRS may also provide copies or transcripts of previously filed returns free of charge.
You may be eligible to claim a casualty loss deduction on the prior year's tax return or, if you have already filed, by submitting an amended return (Form 1040X).

Tax Topic 515, Casualty, Disaster, and Theft Losses (Including Federally Declared Disaster Areas)
Publication 2194 (PDF), Disaster Resource Guide for Individuals and Businesses
The Newsroom, Tax Relief in Disaster Situations
Publication 547, Casualties, Disasters, and Theft

Category: Itemized Deductions, Standard Deductions
Subcategory: Other Deduction Questions

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