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June 5, 2019
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How do I report a large loss of inventory due to a robbery?

  • June 5, 2019
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I was robbed of $5,000.00 worth of merchandise in 2016. How do I account for this in Turbo Tax? 

Best answer by JohnR

Hi:

If you are using TurboTax Desktop or TurboTax Online Home & Business

  1. Click on Federal Taxes (Personal if using Home & Business)
  2. Click on Deductions & Credits
  3. Select I'll choose what I work on
  4. Scroll down to Other Deductions and Credits
  5. Click on Start/Update next to Casualties and Thefts

Please read this IRS link:

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc515.html





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JohnRAnswer
June 5, 2019

Hi:

If you are using TurboTax Desktop or TurboTax Online Home & Business

  1. Click on Federal Taxes (Personal if using Home & Business)
  2. Click on Deductions & Credits
  3. Select I'll choose what I work on
  4. Scroll down to Other Deductions and Credits
  5. Click on Start/Update next to Casualties and Thefts

Please read this IRS link:

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc515.html