This Summer,Rick's Home (Which Has a Basis of $80,000)is Damaged

Multiple Choice

This summer,Rick's home (which has a basis of $80,000) is damaged by a tornado which was declared a federal disaster.An appraisal by a realtor placed the FMV of the home at $120,000 before the tornado and at $85,000 after the tornado.Rick estimates that the insurance company will reimburse him for 60% of the loss.Next year,the insurance company pays Rick $20,000.Rick's current year's AGI is $50,000 and his next year's AGI is $55,000.Rick suffers no other casualty losses in either year.After limitations,Rick may deduct a casualty loss this year of

A) $8,900.
B) $9,900.
C) $15,000.
D) $35,000.