The adjusted basis of property that is stolen is reduced by the amount of insurance proceeds received and by any recognized loss.

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When property is stolen, the adjusted basis of the stolen property is reduced by any insurance proceeds received and by any recognized loss. This is because the insurance proceeds and recognized loss are considered to be a recovery or reimbursement of some of the cost or value of the stolen property.

The Adjusted Basis of Property That Is Stolen Is Reduced