Paul Has a $45,000 Net Section 1231 Gain in the Current

question 66

Multiple Choice

Paul has a $45,000 net Section 1231 gain in the current tax year from his only property transaction.Last year he had a $12,000 net Section 1231 gain, but two years ago he had a $51,000 net Section 1231 loss.If he has no other property transactions in the current year, how will Paul treat his net Section 1231 gains this year?

• A)$45,000 long-term capital gain
• B)$45,000 ordinary income
• C)$39,000 ordinary income; $6,000 Section 1245 gain
• D)$39,000 ordinary income; $6,000 long-term capital gain

Understand the concept of short and long run in economics and their implications on inputs.

Learn the principles of marginal and total product in production.

Comprehend the relationship between fixed and variable inputs.

Grasp the concept of diminishing returns and its impact on productivity.

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