Determine the deductible loss on the car


Jim had a car accident in 2010 in which his car was completely destroyed. At the time of the accident, the car had a fair market value of $30,000 and an adjusted basis of $40,000. Jim used the car 100% of the time for personal use. Jim received an insurance recovery of 80% of the value of the car at the time of the accident. If Jim's AGI for the year is $50,000, determine his deductible loss on the car.

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Accounting Basics: Determine the deductible loss on the car
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