Elaine Case (single with no dependents) has the following transactions in 2018: AGI (exclusive of capital gains

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Elaine Case (single with no dependents) has the following transactions in 2018:
AGI (exclusive of capital gains and losses) ............................    $240,000
Long-term capital gain .............................................................        22,000
Long-term capital loss .............................................................         (8,000)
Short -term capital gain ..........................................................         19,000
Short -term capital loss ...........................................................       (23,000)
What is Elaine's net capital gain or loss' Draft a letter to Elaine describing how the net capital gain or loss \Viii be treated on her tax return. Assume that Elaine's income from other sources puts her in the 37% bracket. Elaine's address is 300 Ireland Avenue, Shepherds town, WV 25443.

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South-Western Federal Taxation 2019 Essentials Of Taxation Individuals And Business Entities

ISBN: 9781337702966

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Authors: William A. Raabe, James C. Young, Annette Nellen, David M. Maloney

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