Grantly Seafood is a calendar year taxpayer. In 2016, a hurricane destroyed three of Grantly's fishing boats with a $784,500 aggregate adjusted tax basis. On October 12, 2016, Grantly received a $1.2 million reimbursement from its insurance company. What is the latest date that Grantly can replace the boats to avoid gain recognition from the involuntary conversion?

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The Answer of Grantly Seafood is a calendar year taxpayer. In 2016, a hurricane destroyed three of Grantly's fishing boats with a $784,500 aggregate adjusted tax basis. On October 12, 2016, Grantly received a $1.2 million reimbursement from its insurance company. What is the latest date that Grantly can replace the boats to avoid gain recognition from the involuntary conversion?

Grantly Seafood Is a Calendar Year Taxpayer