The hurricane also damages part of the Schnappaufs' house. A tree falls and makes a hole in the roof above the kitchen. Water damages the kitchen, causing the new dishwasher to short out, and it has to be replaced. In addition, the linoleum floor has to be replaced. The cost of fixing the hole in the roof is $3,000.
The Schnappaufs receive $2,500 ($3,000 repair cost minus $500 deductible) to fix the roof. Information concerning the dishwasher and the floor is as follows:
Property
Date
Acquired
Original
Cost
FMV
Before
FMV
After Reimbursement
Dishwasher 3/30/13 $ 840 $ 840 $-0- $380
Floor 3/16/13 $1,800 $1,650 $-0- $850 8. The Schnappaufs incur the following medical expenses (before considering the $700 reimbursement they receive from their health insurance policy):
Medical premiums $3,800
Doctors 1,200
Chiropractor 650
Dentist 1,900
Vet fees (family dog Sandy) 350
Prescription drugs 340
Over-the-counter drugs (aspirin, cough syrup) 175
In addition, Bill purchases an Exsoaligner machine for $700. The machine was recommended by the chiropractor to help strengthen Bill's back muscles.
9. The Schnappaufs pay the following property taxes:
Wakefield house $9,400
Family car used by Bill (ad valorem) 540