Contingent Liabilities Several months ago, Ayers Industries Inc. experienced a hazardous materials spill at one of its plants. As a result, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fined the company $450,000. The company is contesting the fine. In addition, an employee is seeking $490,000 in damages related to the spill. Finally, a homeowner has sued the company for $280,000. The homeowner lives 30 miles from the plant but believes that the incident has reduced the home's resale value by $280,000. Ayers' legal counsel believes that it is probable that the EPA fine will stand. In addition, counsel indicates that an out-of-court settlemen of $210,000 has recently been reached with the employee. The final papers will be signed next week. Counsel believes that the homeowner's case is much weaker and will be decided in favor of Ayers. Other litigation related to the spill is possible, but the damage amounts are uncertain. a. Journalize the contingent liabilities associated with the hazardous materials spill. Use the account "Damage Awards and Fines" to recognize the expense for the period. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. b. The note disclosure would a statement that the EPA fine is probable and would a statement about the homeowner lawsuit.

Jes had a personal casualty loss in 20X1 due to a hurricane damaging his home. The area where his loss occurred was a declared federal disaster area. Jes’s 20X1 adjusted gross income was $ 200,000. • The fair market value of John’s home before the casualty was $ 450,000, the fair market value after the casualty was $ 275,000.• John purchased his home 6 years ago for $ 150,000 and made no capital improvements while he owned the house.• John received $ 110,000 from his insurance company due to this loss. How much will Jes deduct as a casualty loss in 20X1 if he itemizes his deductions? a. Zerob. $ 65,000c. $ 40,000d. $ 44,900e. $ 19,900

Calvin Corporation’s office was burglarized. The thieves stole 10 laptop computers andother electronic equipment. The lost assets had an original cost of $35,000 andaccumulated tax depreciation of $19,400. Calvin received an insurance reimbursementof $10,000 related to the theft loss.Required:Determine the amount and character of gain or loss recognized as a result of this theft.Note: Enter a loss with a minus sign.

ProWasher is the defendant in a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Sue Case over ProWasher’s use of a hydraulic compressor in several of its products. Anna Turney claims that, if the suit goes against ProWasher, the loss may be as much as $5 million.  It is more likely than not that ProWasher will have to pay some amount on the settlement.  Although the exact amount is not known, the lawyer has been able to assign probabilities and expected payment amounts as follows (based on Statistics - probability distributions): 20% probability that the settlement will be $5 million, 35% probability that the settlement required will be $3 million, and 45% that no settlement will be required.   How much is the patent liability?

Reynaldo and Sonya, a married couple, had flood damage in their home due to a dam break near their home in 2021, which was declared a Federally Designated Disaster Area. The flood damage ruined the furniture that was stored in their garage. The following items were completely destroyed and not salvageable: Damaged Items Antique poster bed Pool table Large flat-screen TV FMV Just Prior Original Item Cost (Basis) $ 6,100 14,025 4,425 Casualty loss deduction to Damage $ 8,200 8,375 1,250 Required: Their homeowner's insurance policy had a $11,485 deductible for the personal property, which was deducted from their insurance reimbursement of $15,725, resulting in a net payment of $4,240. Their AGI for 2021 was $45,000. What is the amount of casualty loss that Reynaldo and Sonya can claim on their joint return for 2021?