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Casualty and Theft Loss Tax Deductions

Blog Posted by Joseph Spence Sr: 1/6/2007 11:48:00 PM

During a conversation with a friend who recently returned from an assessment of the damage in New Orleans, it was obvious that devastation still affects the region and many are still in need of assistance. One of the most commonly missed areas of assistance is the tax deduction for casualty and theft losses. This is one avenue whereby help is available through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the form of a casualty loss tax deduction to individuals who are subject to such devastating losses as those persons in New Orleans.

When real or personal property is loss during a natural disaster such as an accident, earthquake, storm, fire, flood, hurricane or tornado, or as a result of theft, burglary, embezzlement, extortion, larceny, robbery or the like, which resulted from a sudden, unexpected, or unusual occurrence, one should consider filing a claim for casualty and theft losses with the IRS. All of the losses may not be recovered; however, the casualty loss deduction may lead to a reduction of taxes, a lower tax bracket, or a possible refund. Therefore, consideration should be given to the filing of IRS Tax Form 4684 to claim these losses.

There will be occasions when property insurance may not cover all of the losses incurred, or if covered, the recovery may be pro-rated or depreciated. Remember that the IRS tax deduction is available for a claim of the remainder of the loss. Additionally, the casualty loss may be carried forward for several years if the maximum amount has been claimed in the present or past years.

If there is a friend or family member who has sustained a loss as a result of any of the above-stated disasters, inform the person sustaining the casualty loss to use the tax deduction by filing a claim, or lose it by not filing a claim. As always, check with your tax consultant for more specific information.

Best wishes to you for 2007!

Joseph

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Tom Bell

August 12, 2007 at 5:26 PM

Thank you, Joseph, for your kind comments on my poem "My Sign" I can see from your language how intelligent you are- I guessed Professor right away. I appreciate this kind of intellect- and your spiral galaxy picture intrigues me- as a major reader/fan of astronomy-which led me into cosmology which inturn led me to a love of physics. I can't wait to read your works now. Would you divulge your IQ?- or do find it sort'a meaningless too? tom [email protected] Thanks, Prof!!

Sue Mason

February 14, 2007 at 12:59 PM

Joseph, thank you for your comments on my poems. Your background and mine are so different that I really appreciate your open-minded critique. I hope this site can offer a new way to have dialogue !! I really have nothing to say about tax deductions. Thanks again.

Ralph Zimmer

January 24, 2007 at 3:26 AM

Joseph, I have read this, and you do make a lot of sense. I never thought about some of the things mentioned within, but you are right. Thanks for the information. ralph

Jacquelyn Sturge

January 19, 2007 at 6:44 PM

THANKS FOR ALL THIS GREAT INFORMATION. IT IS WELL HEEDED. GOD BLESS.

Mary Duhart

January 19, 2007 at 8:46 AM

Thank you for the information. It is good to share with others. Do you have any information on grants for poetry writings?

Maf Longfellow

January 17, 2007 at 7:09 PM

JOSEPH YOU ARE OUR TAX HERO! MY SILLY POEM DID NOTHING TO HELP THOSE POOR PEOPLE BUT U WILL SAVE THEM A LOT OF MONEY! WHICH IS WHAT THEY NEED MORE THAN ANYTHING.KEEP THE TAX TIPS COMING! IT'S ALMOST TAX TIME! POET FRIEND, MARILYN

Jacquelyn Sturge

January 14, 2007 at 6:09 PM

This is a very informative Blog.. thanks for sharing this with all of us. God bless.

Ralph Zimmer

January 11, 2007 at 5:34 AM

Joseph, I commend you for the great things that you have done to help others. I too, being a volunteer for Salvation Army have gone out when needed. I am into Ham Radio to help with communications as needed. I also read where you were 20 years Army in law enforcement. I congratulate you for protecting me. I also have a friend who is/was in law in the military for most of his life. I don't know if he held rank, but probably did. His name is William (Bill) Beyer. Your friend, Ralph Zimmer

Karena Brown

January 8, 2007 at 10:00 AM

I don't live in the USA however, it's good to know that your gov. gives provisions to people that may have lost most, if not all, of their in a disaster like Katrina. I pray for those who are still there and haven't been able to get their lives back in order. God doesn't give you more than you can bear. Good info to have Joseph...I'm sure it'll be useful to many who'll read it. :)

Carol Sunshine Brown

January 8, 2007 at 7:59 AM

Thank you for the info my dear friend. Love, Carol

Margaret Okubo

January 7, 2007 at 9:36 AM

Thanks Joseph. I have friends who were affected by Katrina in New Orleans. What concerns me is that they are all willing to return there post hurricane and revert to the same lifestyle. Am I missing something here?

Katherine Stella

January 7, 2007 at 8:14 AM

Thanks Joe will spread news in Minnesota we have alot of tornato action in this neck of woods great write my friend keep up the great job very informant here all should take a look at blessings my friend

Michael Jordan

January 7, 2007 at 12:10 AM

Good to know - I live in northern california and floods are very frequent - I will sure pass this information along - God bless you Joseph

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