Hubert and Jared Are Both Involved in Automobile Accidents, Which

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Hubert and Jared are both involved in automobile accidents, which totally destroy their automobiles this year. Hubert and Jared purchased the automobiles at the same time for the same cost, and neither of them receives any insurance reimbursement for the destruction of their automobiles. Before considering the effect of their casualties, Hubert and Jared have identical adjusted gross incomes. Although Hubert and Jared are seemingly alike in every aspect regarding the automobiles, Hubert is allowed a deduction of $2,000 for the destruction of his automobile and Jared is not allowed any deduction for his automobile. What causes this disparity of treatments between Hubert and Jared? Explain. Use examples if necessary.

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