Nancy Owned Business Equipment with a $16,950 Adjusted Basis and a $7,500

question 86

Multiple Choice

Nancy owned business equipment with a $16,950 adjusted basis and a $7,500 FMV that was destroyed by a tornado. The equipment was uninsured. As a result of this casualty, Nancy:

• A) Recognizes a $7,500 Section 1231 loss
• B) Recognizes a $16,950 Section 1231 loss
• C) Is allowed to deduct a $16,950 ordinary loss
• D) Is allowed to deduct a $7,500 ordinary loss

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