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A Fire Destroyed Jimmy's Teeshirt Shop

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A fire destroyed Jimmy's Teeshirt Shop. The business had an adjusted basis of $500,000 and a fair market value of $600,000 before the fire. Jimmy received $550,000 from the insurance company and opened a new Teeshirt Shop with the proceeds.
I.Jimmy has a realized gain of $50,000.
II.Jimmy has a recognized gain of $50,000.


A) Only statement I is correct.
B) Only statement II is correct.
C) Both statements are correct.
D) Neither statement is correct.

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