If a taxpayer's personal property is completely destroyed,the casualty loss deduction is still reduced by a required floor amount.

Casualty Loss Deduction

A tax deduction that allows individuals to deduct certain property losses resulting from a sudden, unexpected, or unusual event.

Personal Property

Assets or belongings that are not permanently attached to or part of real estate; includes both tangible items like cars and furniture, and intangible items like stocks and bonds.