Question

Ann Jones uses a dry-cleaning machine in her business, and it was partially destroyed by firE. At the time of the fire, the adjusted basis was $20,000 and its fair market value was $18,000. The adjusted basis after the fire is $10,000 and the fair market value after the casualty is $10,000. How much is the casualty loss

Answer 1

the casualty loss is $8,000

Step-by-step explanation:

The computation of the casualty loss is given below:

Lower of

= Adjusted basis or decline in FMV

= $10,000 or ($18,000 - $10,000)

= $10,000 or $8,000

= $8,000

hence, the casualty loss is $8,000

The same would be considered and relevant

The other values would be ignored