How Much Tax Can Charles Save If He Holds Stock

question 40

Multiple Choice

How much tax can Charles save if he holds stock on which he has a $30,000 short-term gain until he can use the applicable 15 percent long-term capital gains tax rate? He is in the 32 percent marginal tax bracket for individuals.

• A)$5,100
• B)$4,500
• C)$3,000
• D)$2,250

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Definitions:

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until its maturity date.

Bond B

A reference to a specific bond investment, often denoted for classification or tracking purposes.

Current Yield

The annual income (interest or dividends) divided by the current price of the security, often used in assessing bonds and other fixed-income investments.

5 ½% Bond

A bond that pays a 5.5% interest rate to its holders, typically annually or semi-annually.