Here is a tip from a CPA who has been through a disaster himself. In his own words, "For more than 20 yrs. John has assisted taxpayers who experience disasters I experienced the 1994 Northridge Earthquake first-hand I have a unique professional perspective on the process of recovery from a disaster."

The tip is "Don't Rush to Deduct." More details can be read here:
http://www.accountantfordisasterrecovery.com/2011/09/are-you-entitled-to-large-tax-loss.html

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