Case Study lesson 5

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Case Study Part 1

ACC221 Lesson 5 Case Study Template
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Part 1
Intructions:
Use the data in the table, to answer the question below.
During 2021, Catalina, a single individual, reported the following taxable income:
Catalina's Income
Gross income from business $200,000
Less: Business expenses 250,000 ($50,000)
Plus: Interest income 2,000
Dividend income 1,000
AGI ($47,000)
Less: Greater of itemized deductions or standard deduction
Casualty loss from a federally declared disaster area $1,500
Taxes 5,500
Interest expense 5,500
Total itemized deductions $13,000
$13,000
Taxable income ($60,000)
Compute the net operating loss (NOL) based on the data provided in the table. Be sure to show your work.
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Case Study Part 2

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Part 2
Scenario: In the current year, Alma's accounting office was partially destroyed by a hurricane. Alma's adjusted basis in the building was $275,000 and the decline in its fair market value was $175,000. Insurance proceeds amounted to $160,000.
Question: Determine Alma's adjusted basis in the property after the casualty. Be sure to show your work.
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