Gabe's office building (adjusted basis of $200,000;fair market value of $250,000)is destroyed by a hurricane.Due to a 30% co-insurance clause,Gabe receives insurance proceeds of only $175,000.If Gabe purchases an office building for $250,000 one month later,its adjusted basis is $275,000 ($250,000 cost + $25,000 postponed loss).

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The Answer of Gabe's office building (adjusted basis of $200,000;fair market value of $250,000)is destroyed by a hurricane.Due to a 30% co-insurance clause,Gabe receives insurance proceeds of only $175,000.If Gabe purchases an office building for $250,000 one month later,its adjusted basis is $275,000 ($250,000 cost + $25,000 postponed loss).

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