Knowledge Check Answers
State Disaster Assistance Coordinators are needed to provide what type assistance at FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers?
A. Psychological
B. Financial
C. Tax
D. Moving
Which Publication is a tri-fold document that contains information on how to get help from the IRS?
A. Publication 2194
B. Publication 1600
C. Publication 17
D. Publication 584
Which of the following is not information needed to support a claim of casualty loss:
A. The type of casualty.
B. The loss was a direct result of the casualty.
C. In what city the property was purchased.
D. That you were the owner of the property
Individuals may deduct personal property losses that are not covered by insurance or other reimbursements, but they must first subtract…
A. $100
B. $200
C. $300
D. $400
(Exception - for tax year 2005 losses attributed to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma).
To determine a casualty loss you must first determine the...
A. Depreciated value of the asset lost or damaged
B. Fair market value of the asset lost or damaged.
C. Value when new of the asset lost or damaged.
D. Replacement value of the asset lost or damaged.
If located in a Presidentially Declared Disaster Area, you can postpone any “recognized” gain on your main home if you buy a new home within ???? of the end of the year the disaster occurred.
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Four years
(Exception - However, for property that was involuntarily converted after August 24, 2005 as a result of Hurricane Katrina, a 5 year replacement period applies if substantially all of use of the the replacement property is in the Hurricane Katrina disaster area).
You will have a gain if you receive reimbursement in excess of the...
A. Adjusted basis of the damaged or destroyed property.
B. Fair market value of the damaged or destroyed property.
C. The initial cost of the damaged or destroyed property.
D. The current value of the damaged or destroyed property.
Kelly’s Blue Book is a good source of the current fair market value of most vehicles on the road. (True or False)
True
False
Generally, which of the following is not a qualified disaster?
A. A disaster that results from a terrorist or military action.
B. A Presidentially declared disaster.
C. A disaster resulting from an accident involving a common carrier.
D. An accident involving a burst city water main.
Post-disaster relief grants received under Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act are not includable in your income if the grant payments are made to help you meet your necessary expenses. (True or False)
True
False
Which of the following is a common psychological reaction to a major disaster?
A. Elation or euphoria
B. Normal startle response
C. Calm contentment
D. Fear of being alone
Many of the feelings associated with a disaster can last weeks, months or even years. (True or False)
True
False
Course Test Answers
Question 1
State Disaster Assistance Coordinators are needed to provide what type assistance at FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers?
A. Psychological
B. Financial
C. Tax
D. Moving
Question 2
Publication ???? is a tri-fold document that contains information on how to get help from the IRS.
A. Publication 2194
B. Publication 1600
C. Publication 17
D. Publication 584
Question 3
Which of the following is not information needed to support a claim of casualty loss?
A. The type of casualty.
B. The loss was a direct result of the casualty.
C. In what city the property was purchased.
D. That you were the owner of the property.
Question 4
Individuals may deduct personal property losses that are not covered by insurance or other reimbursements, but they must first subtract…
A. $100
B. $200
C. $300
D. $400
(Exception - for tax year 2005 losses attributed to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma).
Question 5
To determine a casualty loss you must first determine the...
A. Depreciated value of the asset lost or damaged.
B. Fair market value of the asset lost or damaged.
C. Value when new of the asset lost or damaged.
D. Replacement value of the asset lost or damaged.
Question 6
If located in a Presidentially Declared Disaster Area, you can postpone any “recognized” gain on your main home if you buy a new home within ???? of the end of the year the disaster occurred?
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Four years
(Exception - However, for property that was involuntarily converted after August 24, 2005 as a result of Hurricane Katrina, a 5 year replacement period applies if substantially all of use of the the replacement property is in the Hurricane Katrina disaster area).
Question 7
You will have a gain if you receive reimbursement in excess of the...
A. Adjusted basis of the damaged or destroyed property.
B. Fair market value of the damaged or destroyed property.
C. The initial cost of the damaged or destroyed property.
D. The current value of the damaged or destroyed property.
Question 8
Kelly’s Blue Book is a good source of the current fair market value of most vehicles on the road. (True or False)
True
False
Question 9
Generally, which of the following is not a qualified disaster?
A. A disaster that results from a terrorist or military action.
B. A Presidentially declared disaster.
C. A disaster resulting from an accident involving a common carrier.
D. An accident involving a burst city water main.
Question 10
Post-disaster relief grants received under Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act are not includable in your income if the grant payments are made to help you meet your necessary expenses. (True or False)
True
False
Question 11
Which of the following is a common psychological reaction to a major disaster?
A. Elation or euphoria
B. Normal startle response
C. Calm contentment
D. Fear of being alone
Question 12
Many of the feelings associated with a disaster can last weeks, months or even years. (True or False)
True
False
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