on Sept 1 of the tax year Alex's fishing boat sank off the coast of...

80.2K

Verified Solution

Question

Accounting

on Sept 1 of the tax year Alex's fishing boat sank off the coast of NC due to a severe storm. The FMV of the boat prior to the casualty was $60,000. He bought the boat 5 years earlier for $35,000. His insurance reimbursed him $50,000. In November of the tax year, he purchased a smaller boat for $40,000. What is his recognized taxable gain for the year of the casualty.

a. $0

b. $10,000

C. $25,000

d. $50,000

Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert
Get Answers to Unlimited Questions

Join us to gain access to millions of questions and expert answers. Enjoy exclusive benefits tailored just for you!

Membership Benefits:
  • Unlimited Question Access with detailed Answers
  • Zin AI - 3 Million Words
  • 10 Dall-E 3 Images
  • 20 Plot Generations
  • Conversation with Dialogue Memory
  • No Ads, Ever!
  • Access to Our Best AI Platform: Flex AI - Your personal assistant for all your inquiries!
Become a Member

Other questions asked by students