The Office Building Donna Owned and Used for Her Desk-Top

question 62

Essay

The office building Donna owned and used for her desk-top publishing business was destroyed by a hurricane.Although the basis of the building was $80,000,Donna carried replacement cost insurance and received $160,000 from the insurance company after it was determined that the building was a complete loss.It cost her $152,000 to rebuild the store in the current year.
a.Calculate Donna's recognized gain,assuming an election under the involuntary conversion provision is made.$__________
b.Calculate Donna's basis in the replacement building.$__________

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