Natural disasters can create devastating financial losses. Homes may be damaged or destroyed, personal belongings may be lost, and families may receive insurance proceeds, settlement payments, or other forms of assistance. Tax rules can affect both the losses taxpayers claim and the treatment of disaster-related payments they receive.
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