Question

On January 3, 2019, Carey discovers his diamond bracelet has been stolen. The bracelet had a fair market value and adjusted basis of $7,000. Assuming Carey had no insurance coverage on the bracelet and his adjusted gross income for 2019 is $50,000, calculate the amount of his theft loss deduction.

Answer 1

Answer: $1,900

Explanation:

Theft loss deduction is calculated by adjusting the fair market value of the asset for a theft loss floor limitation of $100 and 10% of the person's AGI.

Theft loss deduction is:

= Fair value -Theft floor limitation - 10% of AGI

= 7,000 - 100 - (10% * 50,000)

= $1,900