Question

On February 24, 2020, Allison's building, with an adjusted basis of $2,986,000 (and used in her trade or business), is destroyed by fire. On March 31, 2020, she receives an insurance reimbursement of $3,881,800 for the loss. Allison invests $3,493,620 in a new building and buys stock with the balance of insurance proceeds. Allison is a calendar year taxpayer. a. By what date must Allison make the new investment to qualify for the nonrecognition election

Answer 1

Answer:

As a calendar-year taxpayer, Allison must make the new investment by December 31, 2020 to qualify for the nonrecognition election.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Adjusted basis of building = $2,986,000

Insurance reimbursement = $3,881,800

Gain from loss = $895,800 ($3,881,800 - $2,986,000)

Investment in new building = $3,493,620

Purchase of stock = $388,180 ($3,881,800 - $3,493,620)

b) Allison is expected to make the election for the nonrecognition of the gain from loss in his Federal Tax return in the taxable year in which the gain with respect to the loss of the building is realized.  The return must set forth the computation of the gain and other required details.