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I had a house fire in 2016 and had to pay rent for a few months while it was being reconstructed. What form(s) do I need and where do I add this info.?

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I own my house with no mortage. I had a total loss house fire in April 2016. I was fully covered and the house is currently being rebuilt. I paid rent for a few months and need to know how to declare this. What form(s) do I need to file? Can I still use a 1040EZ form since my job and house ownership status hasn't changed?

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Best answer by DianeW777

Unfortunately the following expenses are not part of your casualty loss unless they were part of a business loss and not a personal loss (business use versus personal use property).

Related expenses. The incidental expenses due to a casualty or theft, such as expenses for the treatment of personal injuries, for temporary housing, or for a rental car, aren't part of your casualty or theft loss. However, they may be deductible as business expenses if the damaged or stolen property is business property.

For more information about casualty losses you can view this publication if you like: IRS Publication 547

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DianeW777Answer

Unfortunately the following expenses are not part of your casualty loss unless they were part of a business loss and not a personal loss (business use versus personal use property).

Related expenses. The incidental expenses due to a casualty or theft, such as expenses for the treatment of personal injuries, for temporary housing, or for a rental car, aren't part of your casualty or theft loss. However, they may be deductible as business expenses if the damaged or stolen property is business property.

For more information about casualty losses you can view this publication if you like: IRS Publication 547

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