A Fire Destroys David's Business Building That Cost $200,000 in 2005

question 38

Essay

A fire destroys David's business building that cost $200,000 in 2005 and had an adjusted basis of $160,000. David's insurance company reimburses him $250,000 for his loss. David promptly reconstructs the building for $230,000.
a.What is the amount and the character of David's minimum recognized gain (loss)?
b.What is the basis of David's new building?

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Definitions:

Overhead Applied

The allocation of indirect costs to specific products or cost objects based on predetermined overhead rates.

Customizing Department

A department within a manufacturing or service firm dedicated to modifying products or services according to customer specifications.

Job T898

A specific reference or identifier for a job or order within a job-order costing system, used for tracking costs and production progress.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before a production period that estimates the amount of manufacturing overhead cost per unit of allocation base, used to apply overhead costs to goods produced.