Question

Don operates a taxi business, and this year one of his taxis was damaged in a traffic accident. The taxi was originally purchased for $32,000 and the adjusted basis was $2,000 at the time of the accident. The taxi was repaired at a cost of $2,500 and insurance reimbursed Don $700 of this cost. What is the amount of Don's casualty loss deduction?
a) $1,300.
b) $2,500.
c) $1,800.
d) $2,000.
e) Don is not eligible for a casualty loss deduction.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is c