A Flood (Federally Declared Disaster)destroyed an Antique Persian Rug Owned

question 43

Multiple Choice

A flood (federally declared disaster) destroyed an antique Persian rug owned by Mr.and Mrs.McConnell.The couple purchased the rug for $13,000 fifteen years ago,but its appraised FMV before the flood was $42,500.Unfortunately,their homeowners' insurance policy does not cover flood damage.Compute the McConnells' casualty loss (before the 10% AGI threshold) .

• A)$41,900
• B)$42,000
• C)$13,000
• D)$12,900

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