Caroline pays 15% taxes on dividends and capital gains and 35% taxes on ordinary income. Three years ago, she purchased 100 shares of XYZ, Inc. for $70. In January, Caroline wrote a six month put option on the stock at an exercise price of $90 and received $500. Three days after the purchase, the price of XYZ dropped significantly and has not been above $80 since. The result is that the put buyer chose not to exercise her put. Ignoring commissions, Carolines tax on this transaction is

Question 12 options:

$325

$175

$75

$650

$225