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Jarrett Owns a Mountain Chalet That He Purchased in 2008

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Jarrett owns a mountain chalet that he purchased in 2008 for $175,000.This year,the home appraised at $300,000.Shortly after the appraisal,a blizzard hit the area in spring of the current year,destroying trees and severely damaging several homes,including Jarrett's chalet.Its value was reduced to $135,000.Jarrett does not have insurance.Jarrett's AGI is $200,000.Jarrett's deductible loss after limitations is

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