During the year, Inez recorded the following transactions involving capital assets. Gain on the sale of unimproved

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During the year, Inez recorded the following transactions involving capital assets.

Gain on the sale of unimproved land (held as an investment for 3 years) ............ $ 3,000

Loss on the sale of a camper (purchased 2 years ago

and used for family vacations) ............................................................. (5,000)

Gain on the sale of ADM stock (purchased 9 months ago as an investment) ......... 4,000

Gain on the sale of a fishing boat and trailer (acquired 18 months ago at an auction and used for recreational purposes) ............................................................... 1,000

a. If Inez is in the 35% Federal income tax bracket, how much tax results?

b. If Inez is in the 15% bracket?

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South-Western Federal Taxation 2018 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9781337386005

41st Edition

Authors: David M. Maloney, William H. Hoffman, Jr., William A. Raabe, James C. Young

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