A taxpayer sold a residential rental building for a gain of $10,000. The building was purchased and placed in service in March 2010. (The sale of land is not included in this question) No other property was sold during the current tax year. Before considering the sale, the taxpayer was in the 22% bracket. The depreciation allowed or allowable was $15,635. What is the amount and nature of the gain or loss?

a. $10,000 gain taxed at a maximum of 15%; b. $10,000 gain taxed at a maximum of 28%; c. $10,000 gain taxed at a maximum of 25%; d: $15,635 gain taxed at a maximum of 25%