Scammed but Deductible? Chief Counsel Advice on Theft Losses from Scams
Is Your Client’s Scam Loss Deductible? Find Out Now!
The IRS has spoken! The latest IRS Chief Counsel Advice (CCA 202511015) clarifies when taxpayers can—and cannot—claim theft loss deductions under IRC § 165. Investment scams? Potentially deductible. Romance scams? No deduction allowed. As a tax pro, it's your job to classify losses correctly and maximize recovery options for your clients!
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John Sheeley
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John began his tax career in 1987 and passed the IRS Special Enrollment Exam in 1995. A National Tax Practice Institute fellow and SUNY Oswego graduate, he specializes in taxation for non-resident aliens, U.S. citizens living abroad, S corps, legal marijuana businesses, and cryptocurrency.
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Scammed but Deductible? Chief Counsel Advice on Theft Losses from Scams
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Is Your Client’s Scam Loss Deductible? Find Out Now! The IRS has spoken! The latest IRS Chief Counsel Advice (CCA 202511015) clarifies when taxpayers can—and cannot—claim theft loss deductions under IRC § 165. Investment scams? Potentially deductible. Romance scams? No deduction allowed. As a tax pro, it's your job to classify losses correctly and maximize recovery options for your clients!
