Christopher's main home was damaged by a tornado, and his county was later deemed a federal disaster area. He incurred $80,000 worth of damage to his home, but $65,000 was reimbursed by his homeowner's insurance. His basis in the home was $175,000 at the time of the tornado. Christopher's employer had a disaster relief fund for its employees. He received $5,000 from the fund and spent the entire amount on repairs to his home. What is Christopher's casualty loss (before the calculation of any limitations)? Group of answer choices $0 $10,000 $15,000 $5,000
Christopher's main home was damaged by a tornado, and his county was later deemed a federal disaster area. He incurred $80,000 worth of damage to his home, but $65,000 was reimbursed by his homeowner's insurance. His basis in the home was $175,000 at the time of the tornado. Christopher's employer had a disaster relief fund for its employees. He received $5,000 from the fund and spent the entire amount on repairs to his home. What is Christopher's casualty loss (before the calculation of any limitations)? Group of answer choices $0 $10,000 $15,000 $5,000
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Christopher's main home was damaged by a tornado, and his county was later deemed a federal disaster area. He incurred $80,000 worth of damage to his home, but $65,000 was reimbursed by his homeowner's insurance. His basis in the home was $175,000 at the time of the tornado. Christopher's employer had a disaster relief fund for its employees. He received $5,000 from the fund and spent the entire amount on repairs to his home. What is Christopher's casualty loss (before the calculation of any limitations)?
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$0
$10,000
$15,000
$5,000
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