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

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

Gain on the sale of unimproved land (held as an investment for 4 years)......$ 4,000

Loss on the sale of a camper (purchased 2 years ago and used for family

vacations) ......................................(5,000)

Loss on the sale of IBM stock (purchased 9 months ago as an investment)......(1,000)

Gain on the sale of a fishing boat and trailer (acquired 11 months ago at

an auction and used for recreational purposes)................2,000

a. If Olivia is in the 33% bracket, how much Federal income tax results?

b. If Olivia is in the 15% bracket, how much Federal income tax results?

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South Western Federal Taxation 2018 Essentials Of Taxation Individuals And Business Entities

ISBN: 9781337386173

21st Edition

Authors: William A. Raabe, James C. Young, Annette Nellen, David M. Maloney

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