On September 20 of Year 1, Sean purchased 1,000 shares of Austin Enterprises, Inc. common stock for
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On September 20 of Year 1, Sean purchased 1,000 shares of Austin Enterprises, Inc.
common stock for $25,000. He sold the shares for $35,000 on September 20 of Year 2.
Which of the following statements correctly identifies the tax consequences of this transaction?
a. Sean will recognize a $10,000 ordinary gain on the sale.
b. Sean will recognize a $10,000 short-term capital gain on the sale.
c. Sean will recognize a $10,000 long-term capital gain on the sale.
d. Sean will not be required to recognize the gain on the transaction.
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Fundamentals Of Financial Planning
ISBN: 9781936602094
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Authors: Michael A Dalton, Joseph Gillice
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