Haresh Reynaldo and Sonya, a married couple, had flood damage in their home due to a dam break near their home in 2023, which wasdeclared a Federally Designated Disaster Area. The flood damage ruined the furniture that was stored in their garage. The followingitems were completely destroyed and not salvageable:Damaged ItemsAntique poster bedPool tableLarge flat-screen TVCasualty loss deductionFMV JustPrior toDamage$ 7,6008,0001,100Required:Their homeowner's insurance policy had a $11,080 deductible for the personal property, which was deducted from their insurancereimbursement of $14,900, resulting in a net payment of $3,820. Their AGI for 2023 was $42,000. What is the amount of casualty lossthat Reynaldo and Sonya can claim on their joint return for 2023?$ 6,200 XOriginalItem Cost(Basis)$ 5,80013,2003,900

A casualty loss deduction is a tax benefit that allows individuals to reduce their taxable income…

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