Question

In 2019, Wally had the following insured personal casualty losses (arising from one casualty in a Federally declared disaster area). Wally also had $42,000 AGI for the year before considering the casualty. Fair Market Value Asset Adjusted Basis Before After Insurance Recovery A $9,200 $8,000 $1,000 $2,000 B 3,000 4,000 -0- 4,000 C 3,700 1,700 -0- 900

Wally's casualty loss deduction is:

Answer 1

$1300

Step-by-step explanation:

Initial amount of loss (lesser of AB or decline in value less insurance proceeds):

Asset A: $7000 - $2000 = $5000

Asset B: $4000 - $4000 = $0

Asset C: $1700 - $900 = $800

Total = $5800

10% of AGI = $4,200

Therefore, Wally's casualty loss deduction is: $5800 - $300 - $4200 = $1300