A Fire Destroys David's Business Building That Cost $200,000 in 2005

question 38

Essay

A fire destroys David's business building that cost $200,000 in 2005 and had an adjusted basis of $160,000. David's insurance company reimburses him $250,000 for his loss. David promptly reconstructs the building for $230,000.
a.What is the amount and the character of David's minimum recognized gain (loss)?
b.What is the basis of David's new building?

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Definitions:

Economic Measures

Economic measures are indicators or metrics used to assess the economic performance or health of an entity, such as GDP, unemployment rates, or inflation.

GDP

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the total value of all goods and services produced over a specific time period within a country's borders.

GNI

Gross National Income, a measure of a country's total monetary value of all goods and services produced over a specified period, including net income from abroad.

Market Size

The total volume of sales or potential sales for all providers of a particular product or service within a specific market.