What total amount can wood deduct as a 2009 itemized

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In 2009, Wood's residence had an adjusted basis of $150,000, and it was destroyed by a tornado. An appraiser valued the decline in the market value at $175,000. Later that same year, Wood received $130,000 from his insurance company for the property loss and did not elect to deduct the casualty loss in an earlier year. Wood's 2009 adjusted gross income was $60,000, and he did not have any casualty gains. What total amount can Wood deduct as a 2009 itemized deduction for the casualty loss, after the application of the threshold limitations?

a. $39,000
b. $38,500
c. $19,500
c. $13,500

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