What gain recognized on receipt of insurance proceeds


Question: Hannah operates a small restaurant in a building in Ames, IA (adjusted basis $150,000) that is completely destroyed by a tornado. She collects $250,000 from her insurance company and purchases a building nearby that she will use for her restaurant business for $320,000. What is the gain recognized on the receipt of the insurance proceeds?

 

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