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February 21, 2023
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Loss of Home due to Fire

  • February 21, 2023
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My house burned down in 2022.  I received the insurance money, but hav not yet rebuilt.  Is that income taxable on my return.

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February 21, 2023

How dreadful.    Unless you were in a federal disaster area--such as a wildfire area---- the casualty loss is not deductible on your federal return, per the tax laws that went into effect for 2018 and beyond.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4482873-which-federal-tax-deductions-have-been-suspended-by-tax-reform

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February 22, 2023

You don't report the insurance proceeds.