17. LO.3 Olaf lives in the state of Minnesota. In 2021, a tornado hit the area and...
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17. LO.3 Olaf lives in the state of Minnesota. In 2021, a tornado hit the area and damaged his home and automobile. Applicable information is as follows:
Item Adjusted Basis FMV Before FMV After Insurance Proceeds Home $350,000 $500,000 $100,000 $280,000 Auto 60,000 40,000 10,000 20,000 Because of the extensive damage caused by the tornado, the President designated the area a Federal disaster area.
Olaf and his wife, Anna, always file a joint return. Their 2020 tax return shows AGI of $180,000 and taxable income of $145,000. In 2021, their return shows AGI of $300,000 and taxable income (exclusive of the casualty loss deduction) of $225,000.
Determine the amount of Olaf and Anna’s loss and the year in which they should take the loss.
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Essentials Of Taxation Individuals And Business Entities
ISBN: 233160
1st Edition
Authors: Nellen/Young/Raabe/Maloney