A Flood Destroyed a Business Asset Owned by Boochi Company

question 30

True/False

A flood destroyed a business asset owned by Boochi Company. Boochi's adjusted tax basis in the asset was $87,100. Six months after the flood, Boochi used its $100,000 insurance settlement to replace the asset. Boochi can recognize a $12,900 gain or it can elect to defer gain recognition.

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