Helpful IRS Forms for Casualties, Disasters & Theft

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Publication 584 is designed to help to help you figure your loss on personal-use property in the event of a disaster, casualty, or theft. It contains schedules to help you figure the loss to your main home, its contents, and your motor vehicles. However, these schedules are for your information only. You must complete Form 4684, Casualties and Thefts, to report your loss.

Publication 584-B is designed to help you figure your loss on business and income-producing property in the event of a disaster, casualty, or theft. It contains schedules to help you figure the loss to your office furniture and fixtures, information systems, motor vehicles, office supplies, buildings, and equipment.

Attach Form 4684 to your tax return to report gains and losses from casualties and thefts.

Form 4506-T is used by taxpayers to request copies of their tax return information. Taxpayers can also designate third-parties to receive the information.