Edith's warehouse (adjusted basis of $450,000) is destroyed by a hurricane in October 2016. Edith, a calendar

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Edith's warehouse (adjusted basis of $450,000) is destroyed by a hurricane in October 2016. Edith, a calendar year taxpayer, receives insurance proceeds of $525,000 in January 2017. Calculate Edith's realized gain or loss, recognized gain or loss, and basis for the replacement property if she:
a. Acquires a new warehouse for $550,000 in January 2017.
b. Acquires a new warehouse for $500,000 in January 2017.
c. Does not acquire replacement property.
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South Western Federal Taxation 2017 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9781305874169

40th Edition

Authors: William H. Hoffman, David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, James C. Young

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