During the current year, horace’s personal residence is damaged by a tornado. the residence had an adjusted basis of $80,000 before the tornado. the cost of re-pairing the damage is $30,000. horace’s insurance company reimburses him $22,000 for the repairs. horace itemizes his deductions and has an adjusted gross income of $57,000 for the year. what is his adjusted basis in the residence after the tor?

His adjusted basis in the residence after the tornado is $85,800.

Explanation:

adjusted basis after tornado = adjusted basis before tornado + cost of repairing - insurance reimbursement - deductible casualty loss

                                                = $80,000 +$30,000 - $22,000 - $2,200

                                                 = $85,800

Therefore, His adjusted basis in the residence after the tornado is $85,800.

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