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In case of Involuntary conversion when property is destroyed by fire and the taxpayer receives insurance proceeds.
Particualrs | $ |
Insurance proceeds | $ 900,000 |
Less Adjusted basis | $ (500,000) |
Gain realized | $ 400,000 |
Proceeds reinvested within specified time | $ 950,000 |
Gain Unrecognized | $ 400,000 |
Gain taxable | $ - |
Cost of new property | $ 950,000 |
Less gain Unrecognized | $ (400,000) |
Basis in new property | $ 550,000 |
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