LO.3 Olaf lives in the state of Minnesota. A tornado hit the area and damaged his home
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LO.3 Olaf lives in the state of Minnesota. A tornado hit the area and damaged his home and automobile. Applicable information is as follows: Item Adjusted Basis FMV Before FMV Insurance After Proceeds Home Auto $350,000 60,000 $500,000 40,000 $100,000 $280,000 10,000 20,000 Because of the extensive damage caused by the tornado, the President designated the area a disaster area. Olaf and his wife, Anna, always file a joint return. Their 2017 tax return shows AGI of $180,000 and taxable income of $140,000. In 2018, their return shows AGI of $300,000 and taxable income (exclusive of the casualty loss deduction) of $215,000. 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 2019
ISBN: 9780357233290
1st Edition
Authors: William A Raabe, James C Young