Question - Riley operates a plumbing business and this year the 3-year old van he used in the business was destroyed in a traffic accident. The van was originally purchased for $20,000 and the adjusted basis was $5,800 at the time of the accident. Although the van was worth $6,000 at the time of the accident, insurance only paid Riley $1,200 for the loss. What is the amount of Riley's casualty loss deduction?
A. 6,000
B. 14,000
C. 5,800
D. 4,600
E. 5,300