Question

Alma is in the business of dairy farming. During the year, one of her barns was completely destroyed by fire. The adjusted basis of the barn was $90,000. The fair market value of the barn before the fire was $75,000. The barn was insured for 95% of its fair market value, and Alma recovered this amount under the insurance policy (Insurance paid her $71,250 ) . Alma has adjusted gross income for the year of $40,000 (before considering the casualty). Determine the amount of loss she can deduct on her tax return for the current year.

Answer 1

Answer:

$18,750

Explanation:

Adjusted basis of the barn $90,000

Less Insurance (71,250)

Loss $18,750

The fair market value of the barn before the fire was $75,000 ×95% barn insured barn of its fair market =$71,250

Therefore the amount of loss she can deduct on her tax return for the current year will be $18,750