{"id":84532,"date":"2026-09-09T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/?p=84532"},"modified":"2026-09-03T11:24:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T16:24:50","slug":"how-to-reconstruct-tax-records-after-a-disaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accountants.intuit.com\/taxprocenter\/tax-law-and-news\/how-to-reconstruct-tax-records-after-a-disaster\/","title":{"rendered":"How to reconstruct tax records after a disaster"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of your clients who experienced a disaster may need to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/newsroom\/reconstructing-records-after-a-natural-disaster-or-casualty-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">reconstruct vital records<\/a>\u00a0that were lost. Having these records is important for tax purposes, federal assistance, or insurance reimbursement. Here are a few steps you can pass along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Replace tax records<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A recent tip explained the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/newsroom\/tax-transcripts-know-the-different-types-and-how-to-get-them\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">different types of tax transcripts and how to get them<\/a>. The most common type needed after a disaster loss is a tax return transcript. Taxpayers can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register to use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/payments\/online-account-for-individuals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Individual Online Account<\/a>\u00a0to view, print, or download their transcript(s).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order a transcript\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/individuals\/get-transcript\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">by mail<\/a>\u00a0or call the automated phone transcript service at\u00a0800-908-9946. This typically takes between 5 to 10 calendar days for delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request by submitting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-4506-t\" target=\"_blank\">Form 4506-T<\/a>, <em>Request for Transcript of Tax Return<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Financial and bank records<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Credit card companies and banks often provide users with access to past statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reconstruct personal property records<\/strong>: Photos, videos, canceled checks, receipts can help establish the value of damaged or lost property. They can also check online sources to help determine fair market value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Real property records<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Property documents<\/strong>: Contact the title or escrow company or bank that handled the purchase of the home or other property for copies of the records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Home improvements<\/strong>: Get in touch with the contractors who did the work and ask for statements to verify the work and cost. They can also get written descriptions from friends and relatives who saw the house before and after any improvements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inherited property<\/strong>: Check court records for probate values. If a trust or estate existed, taxpayers can contact the attorney who handled the trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No records<\/strong>: People with no records available should check the county assessor&#8217;s office for old records that might address the value of the property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vehicle records<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vehicle owners can research the current fair-market value for most vehicles. Resources are available online and at most libraries. They can also contact the dealer where the car was purchased and ask for a copy of the contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taxpayers in a disaster area may now see personalized messages in their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/payments\/online-account-for-individuals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IRS Individual Online Account<\/a>. 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