Research Problem 2. Esther owns a large home on the East Coast. Her home is...
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Research Problem 2. Esther owns a large home on the East Coast. Her home is surrounded by large, mature oak trees that significantly increase the value of her home. In August 2018, a hurricane damaged many of the trees surrounding her home; her region was declared a Federal disaster area as a result of the hurricanes damage. In September 2018, Esther engaged a local arborist to evaluate and treat the trees, but five of the largest trees were seriously weakened by the storm. These trees died from disease in 2019. Esther has ascertained that the amount of the casualty loss from the death of the five trees is $25,000; however, she is uncertain in which year to deduct this loss. Discuss whether the casualty loss should be deducted in the calculation of Esthers 2018 or 2019 taxable income.
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Reg. 1.1651.
Oregon Mesabi Corporation, 39 B.T.A. 1033 (1939).
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