Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 20.2054-1 — -1 Deduction For Losses From Casualties Or Theft
26 C.F.R. § 20.2054-1
A deduction is allowed for losses incurred during the settlement of the estate arising from fires, storms, shipwrecks, or other casualties, or from theft, if the losses are not compensated for by insurance or otherwise. If the loss is partly compensated for, the excess of the loss over the compensation may be deducted. Losses which are not of the nature described are not deductible. In order to be deductible a loss must occur during the settlement of the estate. If a loss with respect to an asset occurs after its distribution to the distributee it may not be deducted. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no deduction is allowed under this section if the estate has waived its right to take such a deduction pursuant to the provisions of section 642(g) in order to permit its allowance for income tax purposes. See further § 1.642(g)-1.
Authorizing Statute
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Extension of time for filing returns26 U.S.C. § 6081
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Valuation tables26 U.S.C. § 7520
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Mode or time of collection26 U.S.C. § 6302
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Imposition and rate of tax26 U.S.C. § 2001
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Unified credit against estate tax26 U.S.C. § 2010
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Information returns of tax return preparers26 U.S.C. § 6060
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Rules and regulations26 U.S.C. § 7805
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Identifying numbers26 U.S.C. § 6109