Kristi Had a Business Building Destroyed in an Earthquake

question 99

Essay

Kristi had a business building destroyed in an earthquake. The old building was purchased for $250,000, and $80,000 of depreciation deductions had been taken. Her insurance proceeds were $550,000. Although the replacement property was much larger and nicer than her old building, Kristi's new property qualified as replacement property. She acquired the new property 13 months after the earthquake for $620,000. What is the amount of Kristi's realized gain and recognized gain and the basis in her new property?

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's financial condition at a specific moment in time, detailing assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity.

Variable Expense

A cost that changes in proportion to the level of activity or volume of output in a business.

Income Statement

A financial document that summarizes a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period, showing its operational performance.

Inventory

The total quantity of goods and materials that a business holds for the purpose of resale or production.