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Casualty loss zip code issue

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March 7, 2025
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My primary home is in NY. We own a second home in Florida that had hurricane Helene damage. It will not let me complete the loss form as the zip code is Fl and not NY. It will not let me file. Can anyone help since no way to chat with Turbo tax. Thank you

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MindyB

Can you clarify if the vacation home was only used for personal use and not a rental? @MShotwell13

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MShotwell13Author

Second home, no rentals

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MindyB

In that case, you should be able to deduct the loss. I tested this and was unable to replicate a zip code error.

Here are the steps:

Ensure you have selected this is personal property
Select the type of disaster, noting that it is a federally declared disaster.
Enter the FEMA code- make sure the zip code of the vacation house is one of the zip codes per the FEMA code (check here: Disasters and Other Declarations) I used the Milton code, DR-4834.