Evelyn's Office Building Is Destroyed by Fire on July 12

Essay

Evelyn's office building is destroyed by fire on July 12, 2017. The adjusted basis is $315,000. She receives insurance proceeds of $350,000 on August 31, 2017. Calculate the amount that Evelyn must reinvest in qualifying property in order that her recognized gain be $20,000. Assume she elects § 1033 (nonrecognition of gain from an involuntary conversion) postponement treatment.