Question: Omar, a single person, purchased a home in July of 2004 for $400,000. He has lived in the home as his primary residence since he purchased the house. In July of 2016, the house was struck by lighting and destroyed. He received a property settlement of $800,000 for the house and $120,000 for his personal belongings. His basis in the belongings was $140,000. In December 2016, Omar bought a new home for $750,000 and purchased new belongings for $80,000. Omar has come to you to find out the tax effect of these transactions. Explain, in detail, the tax consequences of the lightning strike and the subsequent purchases. Be logical in your solution or you will get lost.