If Insurance Proceeds Exceed the Taxpayer's Basis in Property Destroyed

question 110

True/False

If insurance proceeds exceed the taxpayer's basis in property destroyed by fire and the proceeds are not invested in similar property, the taxpayer may be required to recognize a gain.

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