Tag: damage

  • Economic Damages:  Recovering What Was Lost

    Economic Damages: Recovering What Was Lost

    A business can suffer economic damages arising from a variety of illegal conduct. Common examples include breach of contract, patent infringement and commercial negligence. If your company finds itself headed to court looking to recover lost profits, diminished business value or both, it’s important to know how the damages might be determined. What methods are…

  • Casualty Losses Can Provide a 2017 Deduction, but Rules Tighten for 2018

    Casualty Losses Can Provide a 2017 Deduction, but Rules Tighten for 2018

    If you suffered damage to your home or personal property last year, you may be able to deduct these “casualty” losses on your 2017 federal income tax return. For 2018 through 2025, however, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act suspends this deduction except for losses due to an event officially declared a disaster by the…