Alan Owns a Ranch in Kansas

question 41

Essay

Alan owns a ranch in Kansas. During the year, a tornado damaged one of his barns and destroyed some equipment. The following information provides the details of the losses Alan suffered from the tornado. How much loss from the tornado can he deduct on his tax return for the current year?

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