Otto Operates a Bakery and Is on the Cash Method

question 4

Essay

Otto operates a bakery and is on the cash method and calendar year. This year, one of Otto's ovens caught fire and was partially destroyed. Otto bought it a few years ago for $20,000 and claimed depreciation of $12,000 up to the fire. Otto was charged $4,400 for repairs to the oven but the insurance company paid Otto $1,500 for the damage. What is Otto's casualty loss deduction?

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Definitions:

Intra-Entity Transactions

Transactions that occur within the same legal entity, often between departments or divisions, which may require elimination during consolidation.

Net Income

The remaining profit for a company after deducting taxes and expenses from the revenue.

Consolidation Entry

A journal entry used in the preparation of consolidated financial statements to eliminate intercompany transactions and balances.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is retained by the company rather than distributed to its shareholders as dividends.