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The Daily Insight

Is flood damage tax deductible?

Author

Andrew Mclaughlin

Published Feb 25, 2026

You may be able to deduct losses based on the damage done to your property during a disaster. This may include natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes. It can also include losses from fires, accidents, thefts or vandalism.

Can I claim Hurricane Harvey on my 2018 taxes?

The IRS is now offering this expanded relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as qualifying for individual assistance. Currently, 18 counties are eligible, but taxpayers in localities added later to the disaster area will automatically receive the same filing and payment relief.

Are there any tax relief for hurricane victims?

IR-2021-43, IRS extends April 15 and other upcoming deadlines, provides other tax relief for victims of Texas winter storms. TX-2021-02, IRS announces tax relief for Texas severe winter storm victims. TX-2021-01, IRS announces waiver of dyed fuel penalty in Texas. LA-2021-01, IRS announces tax relief for Hurricane Zeta victims in Louisiana

Where can I get tax relief for a tornado?

Victims of a tornado and severe storms that occurred on April 15, 2018 in parts of North Carolina may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service, see news release. Tax relief for victims of severe storms and flooding in Indiana that began on Feb. 14, 2018, see news release.

Where can I get tax relief for a disaster?

Tax relief for victims of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes in Hawaii that began on May 3, 2018, see news release. Victims of a tornado and severe storms that occurred on April 15, 2018 in parts of North Carolina may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service, see news release.

When is tax relief deadline for Hurricane Michael?

Tax relief for victims of Hurricane Michael in Georgia, see news release. IRS extends Oct. 15 and other upcoming deadlines, provides expanded tax relief for victims of Hurricane Michael, see news release. Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane Michael in Florida, see news release.