LO.4 Belinda was involved in a boating accident in 2020. Her speedboat, which was used only for personal use and had a fair market value of $28,000 and an adjusted basis of $14,000, was completely destroyed. She received $10,000 from her insurance company. Her AGI for 2020 is $37,000. What is Belinda’s casualty loss deduction (after any limitations)?

LO.4 Belinda was involved in a boating accident in 2020. Her speedboat, which was used only for personal use and had a fair market value of $28,000 and an adjusted basis of $14,000, was completely destroyed. She received $10,000 from her insurance company. Her AGI for 2020 is $37,000. What is Belinda’s casualty loss deduction (after any limitations)?

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

42nd Edition

ISBN:9780357233306

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter7: Deductions And Losses: Certain Business Expenses And Losses

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