Otto Operates a Bakery and Is on the Cash Method

question 4

Essay

Otto operates a bakery and is on the cash method and calendar year. This year, one of Otto's ovens caught fire and was partially destroyed. Otto bought it a few years ago for $20,000 and claimed depreciation of $12,000 up to the fire. Otto was charged $4,400 for repairs to the oven but the insurance company paid Otto $1,500 for the damage. What is Otto's casualty loss deduction?

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Definitions:

Cash Over

This term indicates a situation where the actual amount of cash exceeds the expected or recorded amount, often in a cash register or in accounting records.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows the income, expenses, and profits over a specific period, indicating the financial performance of a business.