Answer:Don's casualty loss deduction=$ 770
Explanation:
A Casualty loss is an unexpected or sudden financial loss that occurred as a result of damage or loss of property. It will be calculated as follows
Adjusted basis at the time of accident $1,500
Repair cost on account of accident $2,750
Amount of casualty loss before the adjustments $ 1,500
( which is the Lessor of $ 1,500 and $ 2,750)
Deduct :
Reimbursements gotten from insurance $ 730
Don's casualty loss deduction = $ 1,500 - $ 730 = $ 770
Answer:
$28,216
Explanation:
The computation of the minimum amount that you will accept today i.e present value is shown below:
Year Cash flows Discount factor Present value
1 $10,000.00 0.9259259259 $9,259.26
2 $11,000.00 0.8573388203 $9,430.73
3 $12,000.00 0.793832241 $9,525.99
Total present value $28,215.97
The discount factor should be computed by
= 1 ÷ (1 + rate)^years
