Welfare Info

Casualties, Disasters, and Theft

U.S. Department of the Treasury

What is Casualties, Disasters, and Theft?

The program offers tax relief for casualty losses that result from the destruction of, or damage to your property from any sudden, unexpected, or unusual event such as a flood, hurricane, tornado, fire, earthquake or even volcanic eruption.

Administration

Casualties, Disasters, and Theft is administered by U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a victim of a Presidentially declared disaster and you must be a taxpayer who is interested in receiving tax information orpreparation assistance.

For more detailed requirements, please visit the IRS's Publication 547, Casualties, Disasters, and Thefts.

Application Details

What is the application process for Casualties, Disasters, and Theft?

No application is needed to use this program. However, you must file your taxes using the guidelines posted on the Topic 515 - Casualty, Disaster, and Theft Losses (Including Federally Declared Disaster Areas) page.

Contact Info

800-829-1040

How to Apply

Casualty, Disaster and Theft Losses

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