by Noah Green CPA CFE | Jun 20, 2026 | Scam & Theft Loss Resolution
The short version A denied theft loss deduction is not the same thing as the end of the case. It usually means the IRS has moved the file into a decision lane: agree, dispute, appeal, or resolve the balance while preserving the strongest defensible position. The next...
by Noah Green CPA CFE | Jun 20, 2026 | Scam & Theft Loss Resolution
The short version An IRS audit of a theft-loss deduction is usually a proof exercise. The examiner is not just asking whether something bad happened. The examiner is asking whether the return position fits IRC 165, whether the claimed year and amount are supportable,...
by Noah Green CPA CFE | Jun 20, 2026 | Scam & Theft Loss Resolution
The short version An IRS notice after a scam loss deduction does not automatically mean the deduction is wrong. It does mean the response has to be organized around the notice deadline, the exact IRS question, and the proof that supports the loss. Do not answer only...
by Noah Green CPA CFE | Jun 20, 2026 | Scam & Theft Loss Resolution
The short version An IRS notice about a theft loss deduction is not just a paperwork problem. It is a deadline-driven dispute over whether your facts fit the loss rules, whether the year is right, whether reimbursement is still possible, and whether the proof file...
