On July 2, 2012, a Tornado Destroyed an Asset Owned

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On July 2, 2012, a tornado destroyed an asset owned by Leigh Inc., a calendar year taxpayer. Leigh's adjusted tax basis in the asset was $22,700, and the reimbursement from its property insurance company was $35,000. If Leigh wants to defer recognizing its $12,300 realized gain, it must replace the asset no later than December 31, 2013.

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Net Earnings

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