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[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] During the current year, Ron and Anne sold the following assets: (Use the dividends and capital

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During the current year, Ron and Anne sold the following assets: (Use the dividends and capital gains tax rates and tax rate schedules.)

Capital Asset Market Value Tax Basis Holding Period
L stock $ 52,200 $ 42,100 > 1 year
M stock 30,200 40,100 > 1 year
N stock 32,200 23,100 < 1 year
O stock 28,200 34,100 < 1 year
Antiques 9,200 5,100 > 1 year
Rental home 302,200* 91,100 > 1 year

*$30,000 of the gain is 25 percent gain (from accumulated depreciation on the property). Ignore the Net Investment Income Tax.

a. Given that Ron and Anne have taxable income of only $22,200 (all ordinary) before considering the tax effect of their asset sales, what is their gross tax liability for 2020 assuming they file a joint return? (Round all your intermediate computations to the nearest whole dollar amount.)

b. Given that Ron and Anne have taxable income of $402,200 (all ordinary) before considering the tax effect of their asset sales, what is their gross tax liability for 2020 assuming they file a joint return? (Round all your intermediate computations to the nearest whole dollar amount.)

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