NGNJ
Returning Member

Is an insurance payout on a rental property taxable?

Hello

I have a rental property that had  a casualty (fire). The property has always been a rental property.

The insurance payout was $100,000

I have decided not to make repairs but to sell the property "as is". 

 

If I sell the property "as is" is the insurance payout classed as income since I didn't use for repairs?

 

The adjusted cost basis of the property is $70,000.   If I sell for $130,000 the capital gains will be $60,000. Correct?