A court settlement awarded an accident victim four payments of $50,000 to be paid at the end of each of the next four years. Utilization a discount rate of 4%, compute the present value of the annuity.
1. John's car was entirely destroyed by fire in 2010. Its cost as well as fair market value were $8,000. John's claim against insurance was $3,000 as well as was NOT made until 2011. The following year 2011, John settled with the insurance company for $2,000. What are John's deductions for 2010 and 2011 based on the above information if 1) the car was used for personal property and 2) business property?