Jarrett owns a mountain chalet that he purchased in 2008 for $175,000. This year, the home appraised at $300,000. Shortly after the appraisal, a severe blizzard hit the area in spring of the current year, destroying trees and severely damaging several homes, including Jarrett's chalet. The blizzard was declared a federal disaster. The chalet's value was reduced to $135,000. Jarrett does not have insurance. Jarrett's AGI is $200,000. Jarrett's deductible loss after limitations is
A. $164,900.
B. $144,900.
C. $165,000.
D. $135,000.
Answer: B
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