The following information pertains to Cole's personal residence, which sustained casualty fire damage in 2016: Adjusted basis-$150,000 Fair market value immediately before the fire-200,000 Fair market value immediately after the fire-180,000 Fire damage repairs paid for by Cole in 2016-10,000 The house was uninsured. Before consideration of any "floor" or other limitation on tax deductibility, the amount of this 2016 casualty loss was

a) $0
b) $10,000
c) $30,000
d) $20,000

Ans: d) $20,000

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