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Add Disaster Losses

To claim a disaster loss on your California return:

1. Go to the State taxes section.
2. Select I’d like to see the forms I’ve filled out or search for a form.
3. In the drop list, select California.
4. Select the General tab.
5. Select Main Form to add and open the form.
6. Complete the form with your applicable information. Select Yes at the “Are you claiming disaster losses on your return?” prompt.
7. Identify the specific disaster and describe your losses and complete the rest of the form.
8. Click Save to apply changes.

Further Information

See the CA 540 instructions for more information.