What is a Capital Asset?, Holding Period, Calculation of Gain or Loss, and Net Capital Gains (LO 4.1, 4.2, 4.3) During 2018, Tom sold Sears stock for $20,200. The stock was purchased 4 years ago for $28,280. Tom also sold Ford Motor Company bonds for $70,700. The bonds were purchased 2 months ago for $60,095. Home Depot stock, purchased 2 years ago for $2,020, was sold by Tom for $3,030.

-Calculate Tom's net gain or loss, and indicate the nature of the gain or loss.

2.Calculation of Gain or Loss and Net Capital Losses (LO 4.5)

In 2018, Michael has net short-term capital losses of $1,500, a net long-term capital loss of $27,000, and other ordinary taxable income of $45,000.

If an amount is zero, enter "0".

a. Calculate the amount of Michael's deduction for capital losses on his tax return for 2018.

b.b. Calculate the amount and nature of his capital loss carryforward. $ Long-term capital loss carryforward $ Short-term capital loss carryforward