Question 1 - Victor has AGI of $100,000 for 2010. During 2010, Victor also had an uninsured personal casualty loss of $25,000 (after the $100 reduction). The personal casualty loss relates to an accident that Victor had with Diego. Victor carried no collision insurance and Diego was also an uninsured motorist. Assume Victor will itemize deductions in 2010 (and that this was Victor's only personal casualty). What is the casualty loss amount that Victor may actually deduct on his return?
a. $0
b. $10,000
c. $15,000
d. $25,000
Question 2 - Refer to the facts in the previous question. However, for purposes of this question assume that Victor will take the standard deduction in 2010 (ignore the fact that taking the standard deduction may not have been a wise decision). What is the casualty loss amount that Victor may actually deduct on his return?
a. $0
b. $10,000
c. $15,000
d. $25,000