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Dan sold a gold pocket watch for $12,000 that he had inherited from his Uncle John several years ago. John had originally purchased it for

Dan sold a gold pocket watch for $12,000 that he had inherited from his Uncle John several years ago. John had originally purchased it for $2,000 and it had a $5,000 FMV at the time of his death. If Dan's AGI is $900,000, how will it be reported on his tax return? 

a. $7,000 Capital Gain at 23.8% 

b. $7,000 Capital Gain at 31.8% 

c. $10,000 Capital Gain at 20% 

d. $10,000 Capital Gain at 23.8%

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