In 2020, Susan (who files as single) had silverware worth $10,000 (basis $6,000) stolen from her home due to a federal declared disaster area. Her insurance company told her that her policy did not cover the theft. In 2020, Susan’s other itemized deductions were $2,000, and she had AGI of $40,000. In February 2021, Susan’s insurance company decided that Sarah’s policy did cover the theft of the silverware and they paid Susan $4,000. Determine the tax treatment of the $4,000 received by Susan during 2021. a. None of the $4,000 should be included in gross income. b. $2,000 should be included in gross income. c. $4,000 should be included in gross income. d. Last year’s return should be amended to include the $4,000.
In 2020, Susan (who files as single) had silverware worth $10,000 (basis $6,000) stolen from her home due to a federal declared disaster area. Her insurance company told her that her policy did not cover the theft. In 2020, Susan’s other itemized deductions were $2,000, and she had AGI of $40,000. In February 2021, Susan’s insurance company decided that Sarah’s policy did cover the theft of the silverware and they paid Susan $4,000. Determine the tax treatment of the $4,000 received by Susan during 2021.
| a. |
None of the $4,000 should be included in gross income. |
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| b. |
$2,000 should be included in gross income. |
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| c. |
$4,000 should be included in gross income. |
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| d. |
Last year’s return should be amended to include the $4,000. |
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