In February 2018, the storage building used in Amelia's business is damaged by a windstorm. It had an adjusted basis of $150,000 at that time. Due to changing insurance companies, the building had been appraised recently, with a resulting FMV of $200,000. After the storm, the building appraised at $120,000. Amelia has received no insurance reimbursement by December 31, but expects to recover 90 percent of the loss. In the subsequent year, the insurance company pays Amelia $50,000. Amelia's AGI is $85,000 in 2018, and her 2019 AGI is $80,000. Amelia suffers no other casualty losses in either year. Amelia may deduct

A. $30,000 loss in 2018 and $0 in 2019.
B. $8,000 loss in 2018 and $22,000 loss in 2019.
C. $0 loss in 2018 and $30,000 loss in 2019.
D. $80,000 loss in 2018 and $50,000 gain in 2019.


Answer: B

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