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amend the 2013 return to show the $200 loss. do nothing and simply keep the $2,8

ID: 2642154 • Letter: A

Question

       amend the 2013 return to show the $200 loss.
       do nothing and simply keep the $2,800.
       amend the 2013 return to show $0 loss and file her 2014 return to show $200 loss.
       do nothing to the 2013 return but report $2,800 of income on her 2014 return.

Constance, who is single, is in an automobile accident in 2013, and her car sustains $6,200 in damages. Because both drivers received tickets in the accident, Constance does not expect to recover any of the loss from her insurance company. Constance's 2013 AGI is $31,000. Her casualty loss is $3,000; she has other itemized deductions of $1,200. In 2014, Constance's insurance company reimburses her $2,800. Constance's 2014 AGI is $28,000. As a result, Constance must (Points : 4)

Explanation / Answer

Answer is " do nothing to the 2013 return but report $2,800 of income on her 2014 return."